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GlenW replied

16 March 2015, 11:29
Originally posted by Unix View Post

The White House?

It's a bit of a faff, you have to contact the UK Embassy in Washington and they try to get you on a tour.

Last edited by GlenW; 16 March 2015, 11:29. Reason: Way too slow.
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jamesbrown replied

16 March 2015, 11:16
Originally posted by vetran View Post

Its Darmie not MF. He doesn't believe Obama invited him.

truthfully would love to do the tour. not sure if you have to book. Yes you do and have to go through the Embassy.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/tours-and-events

Not going to happen unless you're a US school kid.
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Project Monkey replied

16 March 2015, 11:13
Is Hamsterdam still in business? It can't be too far from DC.
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jamesbrown replied

16 March 2015, 11:12
The museums along the Mall are great, all free too. You should just catch the start of the Cherry Blossom, although you'll likely miss the peak. It's definitely worth visiting the tidal basin during this period, although it does get crowded. For food/drinking, check out Georgetown. For awesome beer, check out the Dogfish Head brewery in Milton, Delaware (some travel). If you're into cycling, rent a bike and check out the Capital Crescent Trail (head out towards Great Falls, which is worth a trip too).

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vetran replied

16 March 2015, 11:08
Originally posted by Unix View Post

The White House?

Its Darmie not MF. He doesn't believe Obama invited him.

truthfully would love to do the tour. not sure if you have to book. Yes you do and have to go through the Embassy.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/tours-and-events
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Unix replied

16 March 2015, 11:02
Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

Off to Washington DC (actually Falls Church) on Wednesday for the start of a new contract (project no.1) for 10 days but have the weekend free to do a spot of sightseeing. I've seen a few places of interest on t'interweb such as the various Smithsonian institutes and the spy museum and presumably the people I'm working with will give me some ideas. However, I suspect that some people here have been and might have some good tips, so fire away....

(* I was actually thinking of spending the weekend in Baltimore as an old friend has a brewery there but that might not be a good thing)

The White House?
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SimonMac replied

16 March 2015, 11:01
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FatLazyContractor replied

16 March 2015, 10:59
Try adultwork. There are loads of them out there
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darmstadt started a topic Washington DC

16 March 2015, 10:55
Washington DC

Off to Washington DC (actually Falls Church) on Wednesday for the start of a new contract (project no.1) for 10 days but have the weekend free to do a spot of sightseeing. I've seen a few places of interest on t'interweb such as the various Smithsonian institutes and the spy museum and presumably the people I'm working with will give me some ideas. However, I suspect that some people here have been and might have some good tips, so fire away....

(* I was actually thinking of spending the weekend in Baltimore as an old friend has a brewery there but that might not be a good thing)
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