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Exploring Our Nation鈥檚 Capital Like a Local

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September 11, 2017

You鈥檝e finally landed at the and are ready to hit the town and explore all Washington D.C. has to offer. Whether you鈥檙e headed back to school, on a business trip, or visiting the historic sites, Washington DC is the perfect place to go on an adventure. Hope on a metro that鈥檒l take you to multiple destinations and we鈥檒l provide insights on how to do D.C. like a local.

Before you leave BWI Marshall Airport though, be sure to stop in at one of our to pick up some gear as you head on your way!

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Free ticket to *almost* every museum

If you鈥檙e a big history buff and love to learn anything about everything, then D.C. is the spot for you. 聽Visit the National Air and Space Museum to see the world鈥檚 largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft including the Wright brother鈥檚 original 1903 flyer, astronaut space suits and a lunar rock sample. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum focuses on one of history鈥檚 most important events and one of it鈥檚 greatest tragedies. View artifacts, videos and personal stories all for free. 聽The National Museum of Natural History is also a popular museum locals and tourists enjoy. You can鈥檛 miss the incredible rotating collection of 127 million items including dinosaur bones, the , ancient Egyptian mummies and so much more. Get your walking shoes ready and wander through the located all throughout D.C. Grab a new pair of at the airport before you journey out to isolate any outside sounds while you immerse yourself in America鈥檚 history.

The National Museum of Natural History

鈥岲.C. Isn鈥檛 All Politics

Hottest college town

With , the capital has a diverse range of areas to explore. There鈥檚 nothing better than expanding your horizons in a great town and getting the full college experience. Take a trip to any of the major sports arenas to settle any sports fix you may have or to cheer on the George Washington Colonials! There鈥檚 the Verizon Center, Nationals Park, RFK Stadium and FedEx Field. Of course we couldn鈥檛 forget the National Mall with the 2.5 mile long stretch of green where you can enjoy an intense soccer game or an outdoor screening of a popular movie. That鈥檚 not all, visit the old town of Georgetown for the awesome shopping, food and drinks! Similar to Georgetown, you鈥檒l want to hit up , , and during your visit to meet some awesome people and have a great time! Like all college towns, it can get a bit rowdy so don鈥檛 forget to bring your !

Georgetown

鈥峂onuments & Memorials

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

No need to pick up tickets or make any reservations to view any of D.C.鈥檚 iconic monuments and memorials. Get off the metro near any of these attractions including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National World War II Memorial, the FDR Memorial. You can even tour the White House by scheduling a tour at least 21 days before your visit. Pro tip: visit the monuments at night and avoid the touristy crowds and see the beautiful monuments lit up under the night sky!

The White House

Travel through D.C. by metro, bike or on foot for a long weekend of history and college fun. Swing by and say hello to demo any various selections of headphones to take on your journey!

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