Things we did in DC

Crystal City Marriott was a beautiful hotel with an easy
access to the subway through an underground shopping
mall. We had a great suite with with a view of the city.
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASCC



The Metro and Union Station were quite the experience.
This is again something I am not well acquainted with
but I can see it's advantages.

The Oceanaire was pricey but oh so good. Obviously we
had seafood but it was very late so we were ravenous!
http://www.oceanaireseafoodroom.com/washingtondc.html
(dinner on Saturday)

Paolos was interesting, very informal with open air dining
indoors. Something I am quite sure I'll never get used to
coming from Wisconsin. The windows were thrown wide
open so that people next to them could literally look down
to see sidewalk. The food was yummy, service was great,
and I'm sure that a few cocktails didn't hurt.
http://www.paolosristorante.com/locations/georgetown.aspx
(dinner on Sunday)

The MALL had a great view but aside from that is just an
open green space between various tourist buildings. I guess
I didn't know what to expect but it wasn't this laid back park


The Trolley was my favorite since you could get on or get off
at various stops and there was a running travelogue while we
were riding along that showed us the various sites that were
all lit up at night. We started in daylinght touring past the
Supreme Court and various Smithsonian Buildings on the way
to the FDR Gardens which were gorgeous and full of bronze
sculpture and waterfalls over rocks. By this time the sun was
setting so things were lighting up. (Lincolns tomb, the Capitol,
FDR Gardens, Viet Nam Wall, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
and the National Museum of the American Indian .

Smithsonian Castle
This is where to go for information on all the exhibits at the
Smithsonian. There is even a diorama with "you are here".

Game Exhibit at the Sackler Gallery
Dan might have enjoyed this the most and even got to sit and
play a game of "Go". I spent more time in the other galleries
while he made friends (of course).

Hirshorn sculpture garden
We visited this during the day and I enjoyed it tremendously.
It is right in the thick of things as you go from one Museum to
the other. We got a chance to sit a minute and then I got up
and went once around the garden to oogle.