United States · Destination guide
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a place to explore history through its monuments and memorials. My May 2006 camera roll also caught the architectural details of Union Station.
May 2006
All photos are from my own travels.
Roger’s experience in Washington, D.C.
I found this older May 2006 album full of the things that make a walk through Washington memorable: the scale of a memorial, sculpted figures that invite a closer look, and the grand spaces of Union Station. The photographs have the character of an earlier digital camera, and I like keeping that chapter of my travels in the collection.
Why travelers enjoy Washington, D.C.
Major memorials, museums, and walkable public spaces give travelers many ways to explore American history.
Planning a trip to Washington, D.C.
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Practical notes
Before you go to Washington, D.C.
A few useful basics to make the arrival smoother. Roger can help fit the details to your itinerary.
- Currency
- U.S. dollar (USD)
- Power
- North American A/B; about 120 V
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
- Tipping
- U.S. table-service tipping is customary; check for included service.
- Getting around
- Metrorail, Metrobus, walking, and rideshare.
- Emergency number
- 911
- Seasons
- Hot humid summers, cold winters, milder spring and fall.
On arrival
- Check whether you land at DCA, IAD, or BWI; travel times differ.
- Map nearby Metro stations and reserve any timed-entry sights.
Travel requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before departure.
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Things to do in Washington, D.C.
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