need some advice on gameday plans

[BrudLee]

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.

[RedskinRat]

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

[BigSKINBauer]

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

[doxiechic12000]

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!

[Hijinx]

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.

[backrow]

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

[BDBohnzie]

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.

[onlydarksets]

rent a limo.

[cocoajoey]

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

I would get a nice hotel like this one:

http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=6

Omni Shoreham

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.

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

[RedskinRat]

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.