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Summer Scholars Internship Program Fun Things to See in Washington D.C.
Fun Things to see and do in Washington D.C
There are a lot of fun and educational activities around DC. Cultural festivals, museums, music and shopping are just a few. Most activities are FREE! Below is some information to help you get started.
Picture courtesy of Keith Stanley, www.kestan.com
TRANSPORTATION
Walking, riding the bus, or taking the Metro are easy ways to get around D.C. Here is a great MAP of Downtown D.C. You can click on points to the left of the map to show different information, such as where metro stations are located.
In Washington the subway system is called the Metro. It is clean, safe, efficient, and economical. The Metro Website contains a lot of helpful information including a trip planner. Don't let the little cards you have to buy confuse you. You pay by the distance and time of day you travel. There is a chart near the gates that lists the prices for all possible trips. Each person needs his/her own farecard or Smartrip card to ride Metrorail. Farecards cannot be shared with another person. A farecard holds between $1.35 and $45. Fare cards are available at fare vending machines in Metrorail stations, or you may want to purchase a $20 card to begin with or a Smartrip card which you can add money continually.
INFORMATION ABOUT DC
Some good websites on which to learn about DC:
- Getting Started in Washington, DC - a good site for getting information on the various D.C. transportation systems, the cool neighborhoods to hang out and the ones to avoid, restaurants, and where to go out and meet people.
- An Intern’s Guide to Washington - this page is also a good site to look for restaurants and entertainment, and basic information about the different neighborhoods to visit.
- Arlington, Virginia – This site provides you with all the information you need to know about the city of Arlington.
- Admission is free for all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. and most are open 10am-5:30pm. These include: the Natural History Museum, the Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, and many more. The Smithsonian Website has a complete listing of museums and IMAX movies!
- Events- There are a million Websites listing events in the D.C area, some good ones include:
SHOPPING
Ballston Common Mall is located at the corner of Glebe Road and Wilson Boulevard, the mall is conveniently located right outside NSF. Take the sky bridge over! The food court is a favorite spot for interns who do not want to pack home lunches and is sure to satisfy all your cravings. There is also a new ice skating center- a fun way to cool off after a long, hot DC day.
Tyson’s Corner Center features over 300 department and specialty stores. Take the Orange Line to the West Falls Church METRO station. Buses 28B, 28T, and 3T travel to Tyson’s Corner Shopping Center. METRO BUS stops at Tyson’s are located at the "C" parking terrace and Ring Road near Nordstrom.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is home to Macy's and Nordstrom department stores, plus more than 160 specialty stores, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, seven full-service restaurants and thirteen Food Court vendors. Take the Blue Line to Pentagon City METRO Station. You can enter the Centre directly from inside the station.
Union Station: Amtrak trains are not the only thing Union Station has to offer. Enjoy two levels of shopping and restaurants. You will find specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores, shops offering Washington souvenirs, and an underground movie theatre.
NSFEA Store: provides gifts from the NSF to take back home? Stop by the NSFEA store, open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 am until 1:00pm. Buy your friends and family NSF t-shirts, hats, mugs, tote bags and more!
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