Rob, Rob, Rob, YOU are a DC treasure and your hacks are spot on! We used all your hacks and I feel like I should send you a check for your help. We did the monuments at night, road the Metro like locals (did not eat on the Mall) and fit in almost all the museums. Thank you for your amazing videos and hacks. Two grandmas and two teenagers survived Aug. summer vacation in DC!!! When will you be doing other cities?
Hi Bonnie - thanks for the feedback, glad to hear you had a great trip! I don't have plans to make videos for other cities since I can only confidently tell you about DC.
Totally agree about walking to Arlington Cemetery via the Memorial Bridge. I do it all the time. It also gives a breathtaking view of the city and waterfront. Really pretty.
Another tip is to visit the National Mall museums mid week, on a Tuesday or Wednesday. You’ll avoid weekend crowds. If you’re going to visit on the weekend, skip Friday and Saturday and go on Sunday.
My son and I took a private tour with Rob this morning, starting at the Jefferson Memorial and ending up at the WWII monument . Rob was a lively, smart and engaging tour guide. He had lots of interesting information about the monuments - definitely worth the price! I wholeheartedly recommend his tour .
We are coming this Saturday via Amtrak for a full week! Very excited. I love DC, but my wofe has never been. Your videos are HUUUGE help. We are very excited. Thanks for all your work!
Very helpful- thank you! The hack about walking from Lincoln Memorial to Arlington Cemetery is definitely worth knowing as I’m planning my trip and would have used the metro.
Don't rent the bikes, jesus I remember paying a HEFTY fee for them. DO you recommend any cheaper mode of transportation besides the bus? Are scooters a cheaper alternative in DC?
I’m visiting for the first time in June, thank you for all of your videos, they are so helpful. Just wondering what is the bathroom situation like when you are visiting the monument?
Thank you Rob for the very helpful information. I watched many videos before my successful trip to DC this summer. I wanted to tell you the Eating on the Mall video need some updating but I think you already pulled the video for editing. The seafood market 15 mins to the south is currently under construction, and although I really enjoyed the food, the surroundings wasn't pleasant at all. Otherwise thanks for the great tips and hacks. Happy DCing~
Hi Peter. I'm sorry the fish market didn't work out so well for you. Construction did get pretty bad in the surrounding area this summer, but once the Wharf development opens (only a few months from now) it will improve the area dramatically. Hope you enjoyed your trip otherwise.
Thank you! Was just debating should we walk 2 miles from Lincoln memorial to the Capitol and back...now I know we can just hop on the DC circulator if we get too tired! Btw do you know where the parking for Lincoln memorial is? I can't seem to find it on Google map. Thanks.
There is street parking on Ohio drive, but the furthest spots are very far. If you like pain and frustration you can try it, otherwise leave the car at home.
We are planning to spend 3 days at the national mall, monuments and museums. Is that enough time? Can we walk the whole thing? Seems humongous. Will we be dead tired? Should we just pick a point and circle around to hit all attractions? Any help is appreciated. First family vacation 🙂
Check out ruclips.net/video/4p15XyV8c24/видео.html. It's very walkable. For the most efficient route I recommend signing up for a guided walking tour. Have fun!
What is the difference between national mall and washington monuments. It looks the same to me and I didn't find a ticket for washington monuments. Does this mean I can't go to National Mall?
These videos are so helpful! I am planning a family trip to DC and wondering how other families were able to maneuver with special needs family members? I appreciate any helpful tips 🤗
one of the tour operators used to have a shuttle service to Arlington...no longer available ? also I take it The Tourmobile is long gone? and the shuttle service to JFK arts center from Union Station?...
Rob, Rob, Rob, YOU are a DC treasure and your hacks are spot on! We used all your hacks and I feel like I should send you a check for your help. We did the monuments at night, road the Metro like locals (did not eat on the Mall) and fit in almost all the museums. Thank you for your amazing videos and hacks. Two grandmas and two teenagers survived Aug. summer vacation in DC!!! When will you be doing other cities?
Hi Bonnie - thanks for the feedback, glad to hear you had a great trip! I don't have plans to make videos for other cities since I can only confidently tell you about DC.
Totally agree about walking to Arlington Cemetery via the Memorial Bridge. I do it all the time. It also gives a breathtaking view of the city and waterfront. Really pretty.
Yes! One of my favorite views as well.
Another tip is to visit the National Mall museums mid week, on a Tuesday or Wednesday. You’ll avoid weekend crowds. If you’re going to visit on the weekend, skip Friday and Saturday and go on Sunday.
Good one.
My son and I took a private tour with Rob this morning, starting at the Jefferson Memorial and ending up at the WWII monument . Rob was a lively, smart and engaging tour guide. He had lots of interesting information about the monuments - definitely worth the price! I wholeheartedly recommend his tour .
Thanks, David! It was great to meet you both.
We are coming this Saturday via Amtrak for a full week! Very excited. I love DC, but my wofe has never been. Your videos are HUUUGE help. We are very excited. Thanks for all your work!
Enjoy your trip!
I have been to Washington DC from 2005 to 2014, and I have had the best vacation ever! Thank you for your videos on Washington DC!
Happy to help.
@@TripHacksDC Thank you again!
I love your like/dislike ratio :)
Hey dude, thanks for your video. I am Brazilian and I love it.
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
Very helpful- thank you! The hack about walking from Lincoln Memorial to Arlington Cemetery is definitely worth knowing as I’m planning my trip and would have used the metro.
Enjoy your trip!
TY TY TY!!!
Happy to help!
A short walk from Lincoln Memorial to Arlington Cemetery? I'm about to visit DC and I'm really glad you shared that.
Correct. Across Memorial Bridge from the back of Lincoln.
Rob, your trip hacks are excellent! 👍👍
Thanks, Larry!
Best tips EVER!
Thanks!
I’ll be using these! School trip is very soon!! Such a helpful channel
Have fun.
Circulator/back hatch/use Foggy Bottoms/McPherson/ etc Metro stations/walk to Arlington National Cemetery via the Lincoln Memorial
Don't rent the bikes, jesus I remember paying a HEFTY fee for them. DO you recommend any cheaper mode of transportation besides the bus? Are scooters a cheaper alternative in DC?
I’m visiting for the first time in June, thank you for all of your videos, they are so helpful. Just wondering what is the bathroom situation like when you are visiting the monument?
There are public restrooms at almost all of the monuments.
A really good video, well done
Thanks for the feedback, Paul!
The National Air and Space Museum was a big headache with the outside construction and had no choice but to enter through the National Mall side
Hi Rob I just got home from Dc 4 weeks ago it was epic
Epic! Glad to hear it.
Gracias por este vídeo
De nada!
Thank you.
You are welcome
Thank you Rob for the very helpful information. I watched many videos before my successful trip to DC this summer. I wanted to tell you the Eating on the Mall video need some updating but I think you already pulled the video for editing. The seafood market 15 mins to the south is currently under construction, and although I really enjoyed the food, the surroundings wasn't pleasant at all. Otherwise thanks for the great tips and hacks. Happy DCing~
Hi Peter. I'm sorry the fish market didn't work out so well for you. Construction did get pretty bad in the surrounding area this summer, but once the Wharf development opens (only a few months from now) it will improve the area dramatically. Hope you enjoyed your trip otherwise.
You should upload on fridays too!
I'm sending this 2 the thousands of people that r going 2 DC this weekend!
Thanks!
3:35 You mentioned to use a map. What’s the name of the map, please? Thank you!
Thank you! Was just debating should we walk 2 miles from Lincoln memorial to the Capitol and back...now I know we can just hop on the DC circulator if we get too tired! Btw do you know where the parking for Lincoln memorial is? I can't seem to find it on Google map. Thanks.
There is street parking on Ohio drive, but the furthest spots are very far. If you like pain and frustration you can try it, otherwise leave the car at home.
We are planning to spend 3 days at the national mall, monuments and museums. Is that enough time? Can we walk the whole thing? Seems humongous. Will we be dead tired? Should we just pick a point and circle around to hit all attractions? Any help is appreciated. First family vacation 🙂
Check out ruclips.net/video/4p15XyV8c24/видео.html. It's very walkable. For the most efficient route I recommend signing up for a guided walking tour. Have fun!
@@TripHacksDC our trip is scheduled for March 18 thru 23. Do you think any of the attractions will be closed to to Corona virus?
What is the difference between national mall and washington monuments. It looks the same to me and I didn't find a ticket for washington monuments. Does this mean I can't go to National Mall?
These videos are so helpful!
I am planning a family trip to DC and wondering how other families were able to maneuver with special needs family members? I appreciate any helpful tips 🤗
one of the tour operators used to have a shuttle service to Arlington...no longer available ?
also I take it The Tourmobile is long gone? and the shuttle service to JFK arts center from Union Station?...
Tourmobile has been gone for many years now. I believe Old Town Trolley has a route that goes from Lincoln to Arlington Cemetery.
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I used the Smithsonian metro station it was still a good walk to the museums the name is kind of misleading
What is the closest metro station to the African American history and culture museum
Federal Triangle and Smithsonian are the same distance.
Will the smart card work on the circulator?
yes
@@TripHacksDC thanks!
2022 Note: Air and Space Museum is temporarily closed
There is a museum and shop under the Jefferson memorial
Good tip! A good place to cool down for a few minutes on a hot summer day.
I'M going in April for my eighth grade trip
Nice.
Trip Hacks DC Yeah do u give guides to schools because it would be cool to meet u ha ha
I give tours to school groups but it would need to be booked by your organizer. www.triphacksdc.com/team/school-group-tours/
How much is circulator
$1
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If you’re going to the monuments at night, PLEASE don’t go alone. PLEASE. Use common sense and stay safe!
I visited the mall in 03 and stole a three-sided screwdriver. I'm sorry and stealing is wrong. :(
Beware of people trying to help you out they are just looking for your money.