20 Essential Tips for a First Visit to Washington, DC

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  • @musashimarc7536
    @musashimarc7536 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for the good tips in this video !

  • @eddavis9506
    @eddavis9506 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is one of the better Washington DC videos I’ve seen better detail 🎉🎉🎉

  • @walk4718
    @walk4718 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    We stayed within walking distance of the 3rd last Metro station in VA. The hotel rate was super reasonable and the ride to the Mall was quick. We used the Metro Circulator to navigate the monuments and museums. If you are fortunate enough to score a White House visit, you’ll need to drive into DC. We found the least expensive parking at the Willis hotel, only a short walk to the White House.

    • @clindsay3406
      @clindsay3406 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At what hotel did you stay? We are planning a trip soon

  • @yourhandleshouldbe
    @yourhandleshouldbe ปีที่แล้ว +71

    as a lifelong resident of dc i want to personally thank you for telling visitors not to drive here 😂

    • @tbraghavendran
      @tbraghavendran 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Why? You guys drive. Why shouldn't the others do the same?

    • @trey4048
      @trey4048 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@tbraghavendran Use your critical thinking skills.

    • @Wifi_Cable
      @Wifi_Cable 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @tbraghavendran
      People in DC only have cars so they can out of DC.​ The city is so easy to get around by doot/bus/train. Additionally DC driving is quite dangerous and difficult. You will only make your trip worse by trying to drive inside the city.

    • @JedRayner
      @JedRayner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tbraghavendrantake it from a former resident, driving in the District is already a nightmare for people who have lived and worked in the city for years. As a tourist you’d be fighting for your life, fighting for the very limited parking, and pissing everyone off (it’s not just a tourist problem, locals are sometimes the WORSE drivers).
      Just take the Metro and use buses. Convenient, cheap (WMATA fare hikes are killing me though), and frankly I love D.C’s transit system. I’m actually writing this from the Metro.
      It’s, in my opinion, one of if not the easiest Metro system to use and familiarize yourself with.
      Just don’t stand on the left side of the escalators, don’t take up the-often narrow-walking space on the platform if you’re doing a leisurely stroll down the station (I don’t like having to pass entire gaggles of tourists blocking platform walking space when I’m getting to work), and lastly, PLEASE for the love of all that is holy, don’t stand in front of the doors while people are trying to exit. You’re bottlenecking hundreds of people.
      Don’t let my rant discourage you from utilizing the District’s transportation system 😅. Just understand and be aware that people live and work here, and that residents have places to be, just like you, but those places are our work, home, and lives. I’m talking like I still live here, but I guess I do. In my heart.

    • @Jacklewis1026
      @Jacklewis1026 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would never drive in DC
      Your transit system is amazing . Plan on getting a one day pass and making the most of it

  • @drrsbr89
    @drrsbr89 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    it's THE VOICE again...very distinct! Great video!

  • @justiceforall007
    @justiceforall007 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Subscribed when I saw "for the Gen X traveler".❤

  • @kalamehmohabbat6491
    @kalamehmohabbat6491 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for this beautiful video

  • @Cenlalowell
    @Cenlalowell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good tips I really appreciate it.

  • @dr.baotran8448
    @dr.baotran8448 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @ramochai
    @ramochai ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I lived exactly in that area for 5 years. The good and the bad. DC has great things to offer but for me it was never a permanent location. I like cities with cozy downtowns that has a lot less car traffic and more pedestrianized squares, market places, alleys and malls.

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      First time I saw Lincoln memorial my heart raced

  • @kalendamaya100
    @kalendamaya100 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent information! Our gals travel group plans to visit DC in the fall. You’ve given us lots of helpful and useful suggestions. Thank you!

    • @eddiew2325
      @eddiew2325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My friend works at the something something institute

    • @ChadGallivanter
      @ChadGallivanter  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jackiepylaw7988
    @jackiepylaw7988 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a good place to explore! Thank you ChadGallivanter

  • @raimondasmarciulevicius7599
    @raimondasmarciulevicius7599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chad, thank you for your lovely invitation to visit Washington, DC. I will visit Washington, DC, when I will become a millionaire. Chad, we are brilliant, noble and strong together.

  • @raizedbynerdz8718
    @raizedbynerdz8718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I would throw in a a couple tips. We knew where we would be looking at during our time and got parking pre paid for with parking panda.Now called spot hero. So you can reserve a spot in parking garages. With the mentioned bus ride you can also get trolley tours which you can get off and on at stops. Also, the drivers are well knowledgeable about the history of the city, so you can learn things as well and see other things maybe not on your list

  • @clauderoxboroughiii4444
    @clauderoxboroughiii4444 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For live music, a neighborhood called Adam's Morgan is good. For good food and walking, a neighborhood called Georgetown is good, especially ending at Tony & Joes on the waterfront.

  • @Jacob-kq6wb
    @Jacob-kq6wb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Greatest ❤

  • @marmar71
    @marmar71 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Metro absolutely does service the National Mall. The Smithsonian station is right on the Mall, and L'Enfant Plaza and Federal Triangle are just off it.

    • @roddiesimmons8773
      @roddiesimmons8773 ปีที่แล้ว

      For safety sake, make sure you find a seat close to the metro door on the end closest to the escalators.

    • @Scipio488
      @Scipio488 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@roddiesimmons8773 🙄

    • @kaveman_4242
      @kaveman_4242 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The black community usually makes the place unsafe, especially for Asians :(

  • @frankiecacafranca2313
    @frankiecacafranca2313 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    super helpful videos. thank you so much!

    • @ChadGallivanter
      @ChadGallivanter  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

  • @JoseDiaz-lj2mp
    @JoseDiaz-lj2mp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent! Thank you for your video!

  • @StopSettlerViolence
    @StopSettlerViolence 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Being at the end of Gen X I would like to say, “Thank you for the shout out”

  • @cheryl62022
    @cheryl62022 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. Also include a inside/outside tour of the Pentagon and the silent drill team at the marine barrack downtown

  • @WencesYahya
    @WencesYahya 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing very attracted my heart washington DC

  • @roselineantoine4307
    @roselineantoine4307 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video. I am planning to go in July

  • @alantubbs5113
    @alantubbs5113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Metro stop at McPherson Sq. (on the Blue Line) is where you get off to see the White House, then walk SW or ask for directions. Bring a camera!

  • @billspruce8368
    @billspruce8368 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What would I have added to the list... sports!! Depending on the time of the year, DC is home to multiple sports teams... the Capitals of the NHL, Nationals of MLB, and the NFL's Commanders. I always try to catch a hockey or baseball game if I am in another city and the schedules mesh.

  • @Toxic_Muk
    @Toxic_Muk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im from a smaller city in the north east and driving here is super easy and there a ton of parking 2 what im usto up north tho i love the availability of the city

  • @helgabullabong
    @helgabullabong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love Washington. This brought back happy memories. So much to see and do there. Watching your video I realise I need to revisit. Cheers

  • @peggymicsky8607
    @peggymicsky8607 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Cherry Blossoms are so pretty in the Spring. Fun, historical city but large with lots to see and tiring! Don't forget to visit Georgetown.

  • @Top.Mallorca
    @Top.Mallorca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful city! Greetings from Mallorca Spain! Like 👍

  • @harmoniedingui8476
    @harmoniedingui8476 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet! I want to go to see the LoC!!! I would EXPLODE! 😂😂😂🤓 planning my trip

  • @shakinafrink7030
    @shakinafrink7030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw some of it 😢❤wish I could go back

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman6101 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had been to Washington D.C one time before.

  • @PenToPictureProduction
    @PenToPictureProduction หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's the nice voice and amazing videos

  • @infolover_68
    @infolover_68 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I miss being there again!!

  • @JohnCregoWorldMusic
    @JohnCregoWorldMusic 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Just did a bus tour of DC. this past April which included Mt. Vernon. All I can say is, I was impressed. The two times that were very emotional were George Washingtons grave site and The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. I don't mind saying I welled up and got teary. Maybe being a Navy vet had something to do with it. It was well worth the trip and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve been around the end of the rest I think but I wanna see more sites

  • @jessicajones5742
    @jessicajones5742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so cool place to visit there

  • @jeremysmith7708
    @jeremysmith7708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    All good tips and recommendations save using Metro. Due to a train derailment in October 2021, nearly 60% of its rail trains are not in use causing significant headways between trains. Additionally, maintenance on the bridge than connects the yellow line from DC to Virginia and work to tie in a new station south of Reagan will result in significant disruptions along the Blue and Yellow Lines in Virginia in September 2022. Until these are addressed and Metro demonstrates it can safely return to pre-pandemic service levels, one should look for alternative means to travel within the District and surrounding areas in Virginia and Maryland.

  • @jerusalem7576
    @jerusalem7576 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been there and I think a lovely City 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @christophermagnan4792
    @christophermagnan4792 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am surprised Embassy Row was not presented. The embassies coordinate open houses in the fall.

  • @jeffb.4800
    @jeffb.4800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What kind of sunglasses are you wearing?

  • @sassycatz4470
    @sassycatz4470 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First off, there is a Metro stop right on the Mall unironically called, Smithsonian. Secondly, DC is proposing phasing out the Circulator in 2025, much to my unhappiness. I use the route that goes through Georgetown all the time.
    As for things you missed, there are estates to visit within DC's city limits, like Dumbarton Oaks and Hillwood. The latter is in the Van Ness neighborhood and is the former home of the heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post. There's always events and exhibits there, not to mention the artifacts she collected. She was the mother of the actress, Dina Merrill.
    Also, when mentioning independent bookstores, I'm surprised you didn't bring up Politics and Prose, which has three locations. The main store hosts constant author appearances of some of the most famous authors and politicos who have written books. The main store is in Forest Hills, north of the Van Ness metro station.
    Surprised you didn't mention the Wharf which has some good restaurants, Arena Stage Theater, and The Anthem -- a place to hear live music. (By the way, in that same neighborhood, you can pick up a boat that will take you to Mt. Vernon. The cost of the boat ride to and fro also includes tickets to the estate.)
    Also there is some great theater in D.C. besides the Kennedy Center. There is Woolly Mammoth, The Harmon Shakespeare Theater and the Landsburg, The Folger, The Roundhouse, Fords theater, the Keegan, and many more.
    For some great boutique shopping get off at the King Street Metro in Alexandria and take the free shuttle to all the shops, dining, and some historical buildings.

    • @badabing8152
      @badabing8152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Surprised you think a 20 minute video is going to include every single location and every single store and every single bus stop and every single pigeon and every single rat and every single car and every single McDonalds and every single hobo.

    • @sassycatz4470
      @sassycatz4470 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@badabing8152 I certainly did.

  • @kckgirl78
    @kckgirl78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I drove in DC *once*…….never again. When I tried the METRORAIL system it was a wrap. I’ll always use public transportation in DC.

    • @mercedesbryant3
      @mercedesbryant3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about if traveling with a toddler in winter? Would you still suggest ditching a rental car?

  • @estherdelgado1167
    @estherdelgado1167 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where do you recommend parking for a day? We’re visiting DC for the day. We would like to park and walk through the day.

  • @dayindayout77
    @dayindayout77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy has been watching Texas Country Reporter with Bob Phillips.

  • @Чебурь-э7т
    @Чебурь-э7т หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ЭФБО-11-24 🤟🤙

  • @strll3048
    @strll3048 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.

  • @simonerapple9751
    @simonerapple9751 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you organise a tour of WH if you are not American?

    • @evaolson5541
      @evaolson5541 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check with your embassy

  • @bart2923
    @bart2923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @a.sam.2976
    @a.sam.2976 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "The Exorcist" staircase is also in DC

  • @randallporter4835
    @randallporter4835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The District is awful in July. I am done it way to many times. Now I am going to do it in Late Sept.

    • @paulcho1692
      @paulcho1692 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to go mid-July for a few days but thanks for this heads up

    • @animalsarebeautifulpeople3094
      @animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is it so bad then?

    • @robertdavies3593
      @robertdavies3593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 It's extremely hot and humid in July - August. The past few weeks has been around 95f with a heat index of ~105f. Which makes it miserable to be around walking / sight seeing in the area. Spring and Fall are by far the best times to visit.

  • @sinasofreitas
    @sinasofreitas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Country house in the next few days later in this area is the best of luck with your friends and neighbours for their support and guidance on how much it would be a bit like the look of it, and a half hours ago save money on a daily basis of the year and the family are all well aware that the company has been sent by email to a few weeks ago by the time of booking and money are safe with us, but it was the only way.

  • @twoblink
    @twoblink ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wish this video was chaptered....

  • @Marisol20101
    @Marisol20101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about places to eat?

    • @papagramps1257
      @papagramps1257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there are A LOT of good (but sometimes overpriced) fine dining resteraunts downtown around the white house but you can pretty much go anywhere in the city and there will be great small businesses everywhere. But popular places tend to be Ben’s chili bowl in U-street and pretty much anywhere in Georgetown

  • @sinasofreitas
    @sinasofreitas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @TheLCarine
    @TheLCarine ปีที่แล้ว

    merci

  • @jamesstaal673
    @jamesstaal673 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Washington D.C. is one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. If you disagree, the gift of eyesight has been lost on you.

  • @КириллКурбаков
    @КириллКурбаков หลายเดือนก่อน

    Скиньте ответы на вопросы по этому видео, мне чет впаду искать. МИРЭА, работаем

  • @RealJMCproductions
    @RealJMCproductions 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ll be safe in the tourist areas right? Just wanna be sure since I’ve heard a couple things

    • @eddiew2325
      @eddiew2325 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No you need to go to the hood

  • @mitchellvancoppenolle5535
    @mitchellvancoppenolle5535 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was that Darth Vader at 10:32

  • @minasotah
    @minasotah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How dare you not mention the National Air & Space Museum. For any one with families it is a must visit.

    • @ChadGallivanter
      @ChadGallivanter  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Specific museums are not what this particular video was about, and you should know that through context. However, the Air and Space Museum IS mentioned in a follow up video I did about the best places to visit in DC.

    • @giulianalongoni6950
      @giulianalongoni6950 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChadGallivanter Ho guardato la lista dei video del tuo canale: complimenti! E grazie! Ci sono vari luoghi che ho visitato, e sono stata spesso in Florida: con i tuoi video imparerò ad apprezzare ancora meglio quanto ho visto. Sono innamorata di Washington e questo video mi piace tantissimo! Un caro saluto dal Veneto.

  • @leiladesilva
    @leiladesilva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏

  • @blaccfeather5803
    @blaccfeather5803 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you come to DC make sure you visit Southeast and Northeast, the foods are tasty 😈

    • @helenogbonna3361
      @helenogbonna3361 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I dunno it was this wide all I saw were food trucks

  • @WaluyaDar
    @WaluyaDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Washington DC is the most famous city in the world.

    • @nematoad
      @nematoad ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it isn’t lol

  • @ThunderMan690
    @ThunderMan690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Washington dc beach park

  • @user_0400-v6k
    @user_0400-v6k ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
    @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am grateful for the Washington Post for publishing more anti Trump material, I am grateful to be aware that the Post staff appreciates being acknowledged and appreciates hearing feedback from the people. I wish with my heart and prayers that the paper continues to be unbiased and noncorrupted especially by corporate influence

    • @eilidhmac117
      @eilidhmac117 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I am grateful for the next four years.

  • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
    @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gratitude for the USA CONGRESS for severely regulating DT's potential presidential power and not ruling out a constitutional disqualification for office in January under the fourteenth amendment. You serve the American people by serving as a check on unregulated presidential power

  • @kaveman_4242
    @kaveman_4242 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The need a Latin museum! It would be much better than the colored people museum

  • @layeqleyaqat99
    @layeqleyaqat99 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2024 I will come this year inshallah

  • @名誉ために日本人天の祖先
    @名誉ために日本人天の祖先 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Grateful for Kamala Harris, amazing person amazing behind the scenes leader, I am grateful for all she has done for the USA that the public does not know about

    • @eilidhmac117
      @eilidhmac117 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Oh yeah, 😂

  • @trisfaltr9038
    @trisfaltr9038 ปีที่แล้ว

    pang presidential lamang ang viscinity
    vip

  • @johnhughes1196
    @johnhughes1196 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don’t go unless you have a Federal agent to protect you.

  • @chrisnapolion9568
    @chrisnapolion9568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ex wife lives there

  • @theresajardin6947
    @theresajardin6947 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Id love to get married to a good one but too bad Canada haf their own doctors poiiosned me I only remember usa army I got a man there 10/19/87. Hahaha bikers

  • @dt8762
    @dt8762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The first thing you do is don't ever go.

  • @domesticcat5069
    @domesticcat5069 ปีที่แล้ว

    💬
    😽

  • @stokeslyon2963
    @stokeslyon2963 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Screw Washington DC!

  • @ЕвгенийЧебодаев-ю8м
    @ЕвгенийЧебодаев-ю8м ปีที่แล้ว

    What law needs to be passed in order for the right laws to be passed? Yes?

  • @martijnkeisers5900
    @martijnkeisers5900 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best tip?
    Don't go, probably the most boring capital in the world..

    • @jaykay1899
      @jaykay1899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What capitals are better do you think?

  • @andreakoch7620
    @andreakoch7620 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another city that doesn't allow dogs on public transport... So funny they're trying to get people to use public transport, and then don't allow dogs haha! I'm not going anywhere without my pup. Looks like I'll have to drive after all

    • @Dbb27
      @Dbb27 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good.

  • @carleeroseterangi6923
    @carleeroseterangi6923 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    400 towns traveling worldwide chaos. Financially

  • @JudenRick
    @JudenRick ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best tip, DON'T GO! the risk of violent crime is outrageous

    • @BenThere_DoneThat
      @BenThere_DoneThat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fox News Lies. Just ask Murdoch.

    • @papagramps1257
      @papagramps1257 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao that’s such an overblown deal. Yes DC has a lot of crime as so does every other city in the world, but as a tourist, if you’re staying in “touristy areas” or pretty much anywhere in NW or near the capital, 99% chance you’ll be fine

    • @jaykay1899
      @jaykay1899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Oh come on don’t spread fear like that. I’ve never had a single issue in DC. Of course it exists but literally every city has sketchy neighborhoods somewhere. But don’t paint it out to be like it’s some war zone everywhere in DC lol

  • @drock5404
    @drock5404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Don't visit

    • @davidmoser3535
      @davidmoser3535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DROCK!

    • @andrewhamilton2121
      @andrewhamilton2121 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Any reason why?

    • @papagramps1257
      @papagramps1257 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@andrewhamilton2121 ignore them, DC is a beautiful and great city to visit. They’re more likely a DC native like me that can be annoyed by the tourists clogging up the city, but regardless of that DC is an amazing place to visit with a lot of things to do/see

    • @Whimper_forme
      @Whimper_forme ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@andrewhamilton2121 he’s probably a local lol

    • @pokejuice1495
      @pokejuice1495 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have to. My son wants to go😢... Family is everything right.

  • @CarolineKitchen-jd3cg
    @CarolineKitchen-jd3cg ปีที่แล้ว

    Should be locked away from the rest of the country with the key given only to the citizens ON THE OUTSIDE!!!!!

  • @nualprapasn7861
    @nualprapasn7861 ปีที่แล้ว

    3Visit

  • @irisseraphim
    @irisseraphim 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    White house is so small like an easy target

  • @aerinellis1133
    @aerinellis1133 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for all the tips!