Hey AU!
So, talking with Mrs. Blackwolf this evening, suddenly there is a slim but very real possibility that a trip cross-country might be planned for early December. Quite unexpected just a few days ago, but current fares from Sacramento to Washington DC are very smile-inducing in that sweet-spot just after Thanksgiving but before the Christmas madness. Lets just say, getting from one place to the other in sleeper the whole way is just a hair over what flying sardine-class would be.
Other than the absolute must-see attractions like the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the National Mall monuments, Library of Congress, etc., what other DC-specific places should we keep in mind for December that should be visited? As it stands now, we're looking at 5-6 days in the city. In addition, does anyone have a reason NOT to stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites on New York Avenue? ($94 a night seems like a pretty darn good deal for DC...)
Lastly, we'd take the train at least one direction... Possibly round-trip. Looking at the history between the California Zephyr and Capital Limited for the past month, both have easily been making their connections in Chicago. Should we worry?
Thanks!
So, talking with Mrs. Blackwolf this evening, suddenly there is a slim but very real possibility that a trip cross-country might be planned for early December. Quite unexpected just a few days ago, but current fares from Sacramento to Washington DC are very smile-inducing in that sweet-spot just after Thanksgiving but before the Christmas madness. Lets just say, getting from one place to the other in sleeper the whole way is just a hair over what flying sardine-class would be.
Other than the absolute must-see attractions like the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, the National Mall monuments, Library of Congress, etc., what other DC-specific places should we keep in mind for December that should be visited? As it stands now, we're looking at 5-6 days in the city. In addition, does anyone have a reason NOT to stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites on New York Avenue? ($94 a night seems like a pretty darn good deal for DC...)
Lastly, we'd take the train at least one direction... Possibly round-trip. Looking at the history between the California Zephyr and Capital Limited for the past month, both have easily been making their connections in Chicago. Should we worry?
Thanks!