Washington D.C.

[bongaroo]

Fort Washington?  My Dad lives close to it and my brother and I still have fun running around out there.  Fort Foote is close by and not nearly as exciting but a couple huge cannons are still there.

Air and Space is always a good one but you'll probably like the one out at the airport a bit more.

The WW2 memorial looks amazing.  My Grandpa's last bomber group reunion took place in DC after they finished the momument.

I'd say walk around on the mall and hit some of the monuments since you've never been before.  If your going for more than a few days we could come up with more stuff to see.

[druski85]

Next Tuesday, I'm going to Washington D.C. for NYLF for National Security.

See, I'm pretty redneck, farthest north I've ever been is Tennessee and I've only flown small planes, so I got a few questions:

1. Can you listen to your iPod on the plane? I've been hearing a combinations of yes and no. I got a 2 hour flight, and a 4 hour flight, so I plan to be jammin out to some rock.

2. Is there some good tourist stuff I should just stay away from in DC? I know they have a pretty bad crime rate, and I'd hate to be kilt, as any of you would.

3. How close is DC to Boston? I'm apparently going to be going to DC from the Airport in Boston.

That's really about it, any answers would be nice. I'll post up pics and stuff, I get to go to the Pentagon IIRC, and I'm going to a Naval Air Station and Annapolis.

1. As indicated, they will tell you when to turn it on/off on the plane. 
2. Along with the other things mentioned, you should check out some of the lesser known monuments/memorials.  I personally prefer the FDR one.  As for the crime rate, to be honest very few of the larger attractions are anywhere near a "bad" part of town.  DC city council tries their hardest to make it look like a safe city, especially around the big tourist traps.   Just be knowledgeable of your surroundings, (real-life SA   )  and you'll be fine.
3. Yea BWI is a common airport to fly into for DC.  You'll take the 30 bus from the airport down to Greenbelt, (roughly 30 mins) then hop on the Green line Metro into the city from there. (another 20-25)  I think combined cost it's about 5 bucks.

I'll be back in town on Wednesday afternoon.  (flying up to Maine tonight for some skiing  ) Send me a PM if you want any further advice for places to eat, etc. 
Enjoy my town! 

[1pLUs44]

Well, I'll be there from Tuesday to Sunday, so I'll have time for plenty of stuff fellas

I just needed a little bit of extra information.