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my wife got me tickets for my thirtieth birthday. it was really cool, she threw a surprise party (shocked the hell out of me) and gave me the tickets then . I cant wait the seats are in section 142 row 3 seats 3 and 4 so im very excited about how close ill be to the players. anyways i wanted some advice as to what i should do for plans since im from massachusetts. you know should i fly, drive or take a train what should i do for a hotel should i rent a car or take a taxi to the game etc etc etc. this is my first and only trip to washington this year so money is not a big factor (though im not rich). im sure that i could figure all this out myself but i figured i should get the advice of the people who do this all the time. hopefully i can hookup with some of my fellow skins fans for some tailgaiting. thank you in advance for all your help.

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I would get a nice hotel like this one:

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Catch the Metro to the game, the station is just around the corner. Put a bottle of Champagne on ice in the hotel room for celebration when you get back, that's what I did.

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thanks for the advice you've actually sparked our interest to stay for a few days and check out the local scenery so im looking into booking three nights with airfare and possiblly a rental car

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It's a beautiful city (the parts I saw) with a lot of tourist stuff on offer, many great restaurants (one of which is in the Shoreham) and so much else.

Is it your first FedEx trip?

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if you like museums, we got about 400000 here ;)

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[QUOTE=RedskinRat]It's a beautiful city (the parts I saw) with a lot of tourist stuff on offer, many great restaurants (one of which is in the Shoreham) and so much else.

Is it your first FedEx trip?[/QUOTE]

yes it is my first fed ex trip. i did visit washington once but it was when i was a kid 20 years ago so we figured if were comin down we might as well stay awhile and see some of the attractions

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There is NOTHING like the first trip.:cool-smil

I lost my mind. The girl I was dating at the time was kind enough to put up with being dragged to the stadium 3 hours before kick-off, wandering around and taking photos of EVERYTHING. Make sure you hang out by the players entrance, they all seemed happy to talk, shake hands and sign stuff, particularly Lavar.

Dude, you're going to the Promised Land.:headbange

Oh, and don't forget to see Brud in his natural habitat.

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You can spend 2 weeks easy in D.C and not see it all. I love that city. You can spend 2 weeks in the museums alone.Then there's Monuments,Old Historic houses, Old Battle feilds,the Natinoal Cemetery,and much much more. And to top it off you can see the REDSKINS.
Just make sure your Hotel is by a Metro station. Taking the Metro is better then driving into down town D.C.The Parking SUCKS! The Metro can take you to the game as well. But it's a long ride. You can get cheaper rooms in Green Belt Maryland.[I]Which is about 13 miles from Fed Ex[/I] And take the metro into D.C from there. Then just take a cab to the game. It's only about 15 bucks. Just make sure you tip the cabby well and ask him to meet you after the game. Getting a cab out front of Fed Ex after the game can be a bitch if you don't have one already lined up.
Have a great time.I'm sure you will.

Hail to the REDSKINS!!!

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i could drag my wife to the game 10 hrs before kickoff she's grown to love the redskins from being with me for so long. hell she went to training camp in carlisle with me which was a five hour drive. you should have seen how she gave me the tickets it was wild. well let me start from the beginning. at the party she had set all the tables up with burgandy and gold table cloths skins plates skins napkins and two skins picture cakes which was cool with all the damn pats,cowboys and niner fans around. so she gave me my present it was a family photo alblum and im flipping through this thing trying to act like i love it when i come across the two tickets with a stadium outlay right next to them it was quite the surprise.

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[QUOTE=redskinsskickazz]and im flipping through this thing trying to act like i love it when i come across the two tickets with a stadium outlay right next to them it was quite the surprise.[/QUOTE]

I believe she's a 'keeper'.

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she actually had a picture of troy aikman in her room when i met her so its amazing we even hooked up in the first place. but i brought her over from the dark side

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go to the game early I love the environment, it is just so much fun. To be among so many fans of your team. I have only been there twice but i remember both vividly. both games i made friends with the people around me. the last game was just two weeks ago and i talked it up with an older man next to me, he seemed to remember when we were a dominant force and we enjoyed the win with many high fives. like Rat said go to the players enterance, it is awsome to talk it up with some of the players on the team. After the game they stay longer and will ofcourse be happy due to the fact that we will be 3-0!! Have a great time, wish i could be there!

That is also an awsome story, be sure to thank your wife again

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[QUOTE=redskinsskickazz]my wife got me tickets for my thirtieth birthday. it was really cool, she threw a surprise party (shocked the hell out of me) and gave me the tickets.[/QUOTE]



Your wife is cool and I'm going to have to put a bug in the ear of my fiancee! Too bad my birthday is in March....LOL!!!

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sorry to keep buggin you guys but i found what seems to be a pretty good deal on travelocity. its roundtrip airfare for two and a room at the days inn camp springs for three nights for a total of 493 dollars (247) per person what do guys think of that hotel and its location for my needs. it says it within walking distance of the metro.

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If you have AAA...sometimes that helps out too....

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Parking Lot opens at 9 am - I actually have a bachelor party the night before, so I'll be one of the following:

A) Not drinking
B) Still drinking
C) Already drunk

This should probably be a poll question.

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Brud, what option covers 'Already Drunk' , but encompasses 'Jackassery of the alcoholic kind' cos I'm picking that 'un.

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i parked at the cash lots last time, when do the buses start going back and forth?

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The drive is not so bad, I make all home games and I am from Upstate NY. When I am in town I stay at the Washington Terrace. This place is totally amazing, you will be treated like a god and sleep like you never have before. Dinner there is a must! As far as the game tailgating is a must. Dont be in a hurry to leave, traffic is a bitch. Enjoy the game!

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I might check into prices for the high speed amtrak train. It might takes a few more hours then a flight but it is much more comfy and no long check ins. If I remember right a flight from Boston to DC is like 2.5 hrs while the speed train is 5.5 hrs.

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Washington's Top 10 Attractions!

1. Nat'l Air and Space Museum (202)357-2700: *Single most popular museum in the world * Between 8.5 and 10 million people visit each year. * 6th and Independence Ave SW * Don't miss the Skylab workshop and To Fly! movie.

2. Nat'l Museum of Natural History (202) 357-2700: * Dinosaur skeletons and the Hope Diamond top the amazing treasures on display. * Cultural exhibits include Native American and Asian cultures. * 10th street and Constitution Ave NW.

3. Nat'l Museum of American History (202) 357-7200: * Henry Ford's original Model T, Dorothy's ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz movie, Fonzie's leather jacket from "Happy Days", and Archie Bunker' famous chair are just a few of the exciting exhibits at the American History Museum. * 14th st and Constitution Ave.

4. Nat'l Gallery of Art (202) 737-4215: European and American paintings, sculptures, decorative arts await you. * 6th and Constitution Ave. NW

5. Arlington Nat'l Cemetary (703) 557-0613: * Nearly 250,000 veterans, the crew of the space shuttle Challenger, John F. Kenedy are interred in this 612 acre national burial ground. * Guarded around the clock by an honor guard which changes every 30 minutes. * Memorial Drive, Arlington Va.

6. Nat'l Zoo (202) 357-2700: * Displays more than 5,000 animals in naturalist habitats located on 165 acres. * Don't forget to look for the giant Panda and the new Amazonia exhibit. * 3000 Block of Connecticut Ave N.W.

7. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (202) 488-0400: * This museum documents the history of the Holocaust through artifacts, photographs, films, and eywitness accounts. * 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW.

8. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (202) 634-1568: * This dramatic lanscaped black-granite wall of names has become the most visited monument in the city. * It is inscribed with the names of 59,000 service men and women who died in the war or are listed as missing in action. * Constitution Avenue, between Henry Bacan Drive and 21st street.

9. White House (202) 523-3847: * The home of the United States presidents since 1800. * Five of the 132 rooms are open to the public. * The new White House Visitors Center offers free, timed tickets for touring the White House. * Department of Commerce Building 1450 Pennsylvania Ave NW.

10. Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters (202) 324-3447: * Find out how the FBI catches the bad guys with an inside look at crime fighting. * Tours end with a real-live firearms demonstration. * Between 9th and 10th street on E street NW.

And some of my favorites:

Mount Vernon - Home of George and Martha Washington - Found South of Alexandria on a beautiful drive down Washington Parkway. George Washington was a creative entrepreneur, farmer, and first Commanding General of our Nations Military, along with becomming our first President. Museum on grounds has artifacts of Washington Family.

(My boyhood home was on property formerly owned by Washington!) backrow

The Nat'l Capital - Home of both Houses of Congress * Sit in either the Congressional or the Senate Gallery and watch our law makers at work! Visit the Congressional Office Buildings accross the street, witness commitee meetings, or visit your State Congressman or Senator!

The Supreme Court Building - Take a tour of the Old Supreme Court Building, including the basement where the first court held the public's attention, and was the stage for much drama even in the early years of our nationhood!

Washington Monument!

Jefferson & Lincoln Memorials

:dallas: :dallas:

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If you can, I would suggest staying downtown. That way, you can take Metro or walk everywhere, and not have to worry about a rental car. Traffic in this area is HELL. Avoid it at all costs. Fly into National, and either grab a taxi, the hotel's courtesy shuttle, or the Metro.

The city is incredible, and there is so much to do. So, I'd pick 1 or 2 big things you'd want to see, and then play the rest by ear. I know there are plenty of people to give you advice on where to eat, which bars to hit up, etc.

Game Day - hook up with other board members and just relax...get inside as early as you can, walk around, get your pictures in, etc. Enjoy the game, then tailgate all over afterwards.

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rent a limo.

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[QUOTE=RedskinRat]I would get a nice hotel like this one:

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Catch the Metro to the game, the station is just around the corner. Put a bottle of Champagne on ice in the hotel room for celebration when you get back, that's what I did.[/QUOTE]


How much is that a night? 100 -200 a night?

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My ex worked for JD Power Hotel Division, I think we paid about $125 a night.

Worth calling them, it's in a great location IMO.