We are planning a trip to Washington DC in May, any pointers?

Any Hotel recommendations?



What are some must do/see attractions? Any pointers on days or scheduling (is it better to see the monuments, or go to museums, on certain days for example -like a Wednesday being better than a Saturday or something)?



Any good aquariums?



Favorite restaurants?



Any other suggestions?



We'll be there for about 5-7 days (still planning exact details).



Thanks for any pointers!We are planning a trip to Washington DC in May, any pointers?
DC has a small aquarium http://www.nationalaquarium.org/tickets.鈥?/a> affiliated w a very large one in Baltimore (same web site). Obviously the Smithsonian (free) http://www.si.edu/Museums

All the monuments on the National Mall are free http://www.nps.gov/mall/index.htm
Nationa Archives (free) http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/washing鈥?/a>
One of the newest sights: US Capitol Visitor Center http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/
Check for hotels/events/activities http://washington.org

There are art galleries, churches/shrines, museums %26amp; monuments galore. If you belong to AAA get their Tour Book for the area. The things to see are nearly endless so it's a good idea to have an idea of what you want to do. If you remain in DC the best way to get around is by Metro (subway/bus) http://www.wmata.com/. For sightseeing there's Tourmobile (one of those on/off all day things) http://www.tourmobile.com/ or Old Town Trolley http://www.trolleytours.com/washington-d鈥?/a> I'm sure you'll have a great time and want to come back.
The answer going on about where to stand on Metro escalators isn't entirely wrong, just seems a bit OCD about it (ha). It does make things go a bit smoother to stand to right. We're willing to make exceptions for people w no right arms fr war injuries %26amp; want to hold on to the left tho (LOL). Enjoy!!

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We are planning a trip to Washington DC in May, any pointers?
Yes, I definitely have a pointer.

When you ride the Metro (and you should; it's the best way to get around), for the love of all that is holy, please don't block escalator. There is a simple rule of Metro etiquette which is that if you want to ride up/down escalators then you stand on the right, leaving the left side open for people who want to walk up/down. Think of it like the fast lane and slow lane on the highway. The right is for slow people, the left is for fast people.

Local Washingtonians hate being held up by tourists who block the escalator. Especially at rush hour. We're very happy you're here and hope you have a marvelous time, but please please please don't block the damn escalator on the Metro.
One pointer: the spy museum sounds like fun but was a big disappointment.
Yeh, There's a big white house you might want to have a look at ! lol