Washington

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Washington

DC

TRAVEL TIPS FOR

FIRST-TIMERS

1

Visit Museums

One of the best Washington DC travel tips for first-timers is to make a list of your must-visit museums and tick those off first. You can always hit up more museums and memorials on return trips.

2

Do not use a car

Parking is expensive and the public transport options make getting around Washington DC without a car much easier than other big cities in the US!

3

National Mall at Night

Park rangers are on duty until 10 pm and all of the memorials have lights. The Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial, in particular, look beautiful in the evening.

4

Historical Guided Tour

If you’re traveling to DC with your kids, taking a historical guided tour during their first trip to Washington DC is a great way to get them engaged in US history.

5

Bring some cash

It’s a good idea to keep some cash on you in case you need to tip tour guides or you want to leave donations in the boxes at free attractions.

6

Safety in DC

While travel scams are uncommon in DC, tourists should still stay on alert for pickpockets operating in high-traffic areas. Avoid walking through dense crowds and keep a tight hold of your belongings.

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