Washington DC Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to DC

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  • @YellowProductions
    @YellowProductions  Před 4 měsíci

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  • @sirstewart6907
    @sirstewart6907 Před 6 lety +122

    I'm a D.C. native and this guy absolutely nailed 99.9 percent of everything about D.C. I agreed with almsot everything he said. Trust him, he's right.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 6 lety

      Aww... thanks Sir Stewart!

    • @HeritageWaysKatie
      @HeritageWaysKatie Před 6 lety

      Sir Stewart very helpful video

    • @thatnikkakris2339
      @thatnikkakris2339 Před 5 lety

      Sir Stewart factuals bro

    • @King_Fadi
      @King_Fadi Před 5 lety +1

      He did not talk about how filthy and smelly metro stations are. He did not talk about how filthy the whole city is in general. He is did not talk about how the city (downtown) lacks basic tourist services like supermarkets and most important a variety of cost effective restaurants. He did not say that the city had been residentially taken over by scary African Americans. He did not say that you get many many crazy people riding the metro siting beside you.

    • @willyandolya3741
      @willyandolya3741 Před 5 lety

      Cool!!

  • @gopherb3985
    @gopherb3985 Před 5 lety +7

    That's the craziest traffic I've ever seen! Paid a tour $90 to cart me & my wife around all day. Worth every penny

  • @orgasmatron4296
    @orgasmatron4296 Před 5 lety +13

    One thing I noticed immediately when I went to dc this past weekend for a day was that because most of the buildings are so low compared to nyc(a city that I'm right next to) is that you can see the sky so much more and it makes going on walks more enjoyable to see open sky with landmarks sprinkled in the distance

  • @michaelschulman1549
    @michaelschulman1549 Před 6 lety +47

    I am a DC Native. Live in MD. Try downtown Bethesda. Tons of great restaurants. Also Tysons Corner in Virginia has great shopping with two major malls. On Metro's Silver Line.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for the extra tips Michael!

    • @risakoiscoolwithm
      @risakoiscoolwithm Před 6 lety

      Michael Schulman That's what I was thinking!

    • @King_Fadi
      @King_Fadi Před 5 lety

      The things you mentioned are great but from a tourists perspective they are miles apart. Commuting by metro to these places takes forever, taking an uber or taxi will cost a fortune.

  • @marvynngo1
    @marvynngo1 Před 6 lety +1

    This video and your many other travel videos have been such a great help to my recent trip around the east coast. Thank you so much, sir. Keep the content going!

  • @Bobab13
    @Bobab13 Před 6 lety +4

    Definitely the best WDC travel tips video on CZcams ! It's fun, full of useful info and most of all you don't spoil it !!! Thank you !

  • @charliedurham4248
    @charliedurham4248 Před 2 lety +3

    Taking my 10 year old to DC in April. This video is exactly what we needed

  • @xochitlcroce3652
    @xochitlcroce3652 Před 5 lety +3

    Wao really you did a fantastic job! Can't wait to enjoy my trip. Using your tips!

  • @sllonas
    @sllonas Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the information. This was really helpful and let me tell you that you've got good energy or vibe. Thanks from a Chilean visiting DC soon.

  • @abdulsattarrecany3871
    @abdulsattarrecany3871 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you. I am thinking of visiting the DC area and this video gave me a better idea on how to plan visit.

  • @TaylorMMontgomery
    @TaylorMMontgomery Před 5 lety +9

    If you're watching this in 2019, you MUST go to The Newseum THIS year! It's closing at the end of 2019 because the building was sold, and there are no certain plans to move it to another building. So it might not be back in a while, or ever. Of all the things in DC, it was my absolute favorite. Also, the Crystal City area is great place to stay. Not too far, cheaper, there's even some great places to eat and a Target not too far away. Also, there is a Legal Sea Foods in Crystal City!

  • @TripHacksDC
    @TripHacksDC Před 6 lety +25

    Good tips. Even when the Washington Monument isn't closed, the observation tower at the Old Post Office is one of the best views of the city. Completely free!

  • @MonicaGloHernandez
    @MonicaGloHernandez Před 5 lety

    Thank you! I am really looking forward to my trip to DC. Thanks to your video I am better prepare.

  • @jwillisbarrie
    @jwillisbarrie Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for having captions for the Deaf. Thinking of going to Washington DC. Lots of great info.

  • @elizabethmarflak105
    @elizabethmarflak105 Před 5 lety +2

    Yellow Productions always has amazing info!! Watched all the videos for my Vegas and DC trip!

  • @matx6487
    @matx6487 Před 6 lety +5

    New subscribers. Great content for my second trip too DC, wish I had seen this video the first time. Thanks for the info.

  • @cosmoknight74geovlog
    @cosmoknight74geovlog Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much. Will be heading there in a few months (need to rewatch this and take notes).

  • @davidwellwarth1552
    @davidwellwarth1552 Před 3 lety +1

    You are such a awesome guy, thanks for everything you do, I learn so much from your videos, great job!

  • @michelletodd4893
    @michelletodd4893 Před rokem

    So much info. Thank you. Going in october-ish.

  • @creativeguy1138
    @creativeguy1138 Před 5 lety

    Been to DC several times in my life and watched this video anyway. Good stuff! :)

  • @blancaleon5266
    @blancaleon5266 Před 6 lety +1

    I’ll be going to Washington DC and New York for my first time ever this week!
    All of these videos are so helpful thank you!

  • @mdjhossain9442
    @mdjhossain9442 Před 6 lety +3

    Tnx for your information...it's very helpful for me.

  • @Ashapplications
    @Ashapplications Před 5 lety +1

    Great content, thank you.

  • @IrishLincoln
    @IrishLincoln Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. I lived in the NOVA area near The District for many years. Great advice and you really hit the nail on the head. Food changes constantly though (restaurants open and close here on a monthly basis) so check Google and make website checks. Uber isn't too bad here and the Metro really is the key to getting around if you are able. Awesome video. Have fun DC travelers!

  • @badrmusa
    @badrmusa Před 5 lety +1

    Wow this video is amazing man 👍

  • @kimsinspiredlife
    @kimsinspiredlife Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for Transportation information.

  • @dreamsylvia
    @dreamsylvia Před 5 lety

    This video is so informative and helpful! Thank you very much!

  • @nimitro
    @nimitro Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips. I'm going to DC next week.

  • @michellelopez5264
    @michellelopez5264 Před 4 lety +1

    This was awesome! Loved the new tips and recommendations, most other videos all say the same thing.

  • @Jimbodisfan
    @Jimbodisfan Před 4 lety +1

    I am a subscriber and love your videos. A friend of mine and I went to Washington D.C. twice (July 30-August 2, 2010 for a long weekend, and May 5-6, 2012 overnight) to see the Philadelphia Phillies @ Washington Nationals in Nationals Park. We rode the Amtrak Northeast Regional two hours from Philadelphia and stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites on Baltimore Avenue in College Park, MD, and walked down Calvert St to the Metro station to get to the ballpark..

  • @noahtakestheworld
    @noahtakestheworld Před rokem +1

    This video is super helpful! I also made a travel guide where I visited 50+ SITES in a MERE 4 days. It was exhausting but I now know what is the best thing to do! Especially if you are traveling ALONE!

  • @Emerald214
    @Emerald214 Před 5 lety

    I'm a fan of Dan Brown's. I'm traveling there this November.
    Thank you for all the useful information. : )

  • @joesmama27
    @joesmama27 Před 5 lety

    Wow great vidoe thanks for all the info before my trip to DC!

  • @Alliejen12345
    @Alliejen12345 Před 5 lety +3

    I’ve been solo traveling for years. I wish I had your videos when I started... great work

  • @juvadeetaoha7988
    @juvadeetaoha7988 Před 5 lety

    Thx so much for your informative video ... I‘ll be going in the end of June 2019 to Washington D.C. for 5 days and totally looking forward to see the places that you‘ve mentioned! 👍🏻

    • @King_Fadi
      @King_Fadi Před 5 lety

      Be prepared for the real picture! Filthy filthy metro stations, a filthy city garbage in every corner, a homeless guy in every corner. Long expensive commutes everywhere. Museums are a waste of time, trust me go to Disneyland instead this place is shit

  • @Color-Me-Petty
    @Color-Me-Petty Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! You offered some excellent tips. We will arrive on September 17. I can not wait to explore what DC has to offer.

  • @hannebun2083
    @hannebun2083 Před 6 lety +3

    Very informative vids, it’s exactly what I was looking for!! New subbee here!!😄🙌

  • @joeyadams5438
    @joeyadams5438 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @mattwright6249
    @mattwright6249 Před 4 lety

    Very informative. Myself and another co worker are looking to book a vacation to the district. I have bookmarked this video

  • @xkx6908
    @xkx6908 Před 6 lety

    Awesome,very informative..have been visited dc 10 years ago in February,yes quite cold still.

  • @pickled51
    @pickled51 Před 6 lety +2

    A good place for Italian Food is the Dupont Italian Kitchen, corner of "R" and 17th St NW. We have stayed at what used to be a Best Western on Fairfax Dr in Rosslyn, VA. along US 50. Free parking when it was a Best Western. Hotel had both traditional style exterior access rooms and a newer building with underground parking that contained interior access rooms. Just a few blocks from the Rosslyn Metro Station. We have also stayed at a Days Inn in the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. Small rooms, but clean. Located just a couple of blocks north of the Red Line Van Ness/UDC Metro Station. Thanks Chris for another great video.

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 6 lety

      +Brian Dill Thanks Brian! And I'll have to check out the DuPont Italian Kitchen!

  • @jimmydyess4045
    @jimmydyess4045 Před 4 lety

    Very informative...thanks!

  • @ksai8434
    @ksai8434 Před 5 lety

    Very useful video .. I am planning to visit next month

  • @hectornavedoed.d.2940
    @hectornavedoed.d.2940 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @paulstewart8228
    @paulstewart8228 Před 6 lety +26

    I’m going to DC in four days and I’m super excited thanks for the great tips

  • @kulturstadtbanause-original

    Good tips. Thank you!

  • @touzifatimazahra8964
    @touzifatimazahra8964 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you for the great informations :)

  • @lukes7027
    @lukes7027 Před 2 lety

    Very very well narrated! Excellent photos, directions and information!

  • @ashantedula5696
    @ashantedula5696 Před 5 lety

    Dude awesome Video. I live here and I learned a thing or 2

  • @roxan4817
    @roxan4817 Před rokem

    By the way. Great video!

  • @literaturewithjayneel
    @literaturewithjayneel Před 2 lety

    nicely put

  • @rahulchawla20
    @rahulchawla20 Před 4 lety

    Great video like always. Chris, you have been very helpful. I and my wife always plan our trips with the help of your videos. Thank you very much for your work. Love from Indians in China :)

  • @risakoiscoolwithm
    @risakoiscoolwithm Před 6 lety +1

    Neat video! I miss DMV so much.

  • @HeritageWaysKatie
    @HeritageWaysKatie Před 6 lety +1

    Hello, this is my first video to watch of yours and I loved it. We have just sold our home and we’re about to full-time RV as we travel around the country and find ways to serve and encourage people. We will be in the DC area in a couple of months and this video was very very helpful. We have subscribed and look forward to watching more. Thank you. PS. Our channel also makes travel videos but we are certainly amateurs and admire your great work👍🏽

  • @jutopnotch
    @jutopnotch Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel and it is amazing!!!!!! Thanks

  • @crystalharrison5757
    @crystalharrison5757 Před 6 lety +3

    Thx for the great tips because I am going to Washington DC the week!

  • @prettyloubey8411
    @prettyloubey8411 Před 5 lety +1

    Such a great video you rock

  • @Gthangz
    @Gthangz Před 5 lety +33

    Anyone else watching this from the DMV

  • @scottman895
    @scottman895 Před 6 lety +3

    Great tips! I definitely agree with what you said about the traffic and parking in DC. I found it much easier taking the Metro into the District than parking in the District. One thing I'll add is that from BWI, you can take the MARC train from the airport all the way to Union Station (and back). I did that for a business trip a few years ago, and it was quite convenient and not very expensive. Anyway, thank you for the video! I need to visit the area again soon as I definitely did not get to visit everything on previous visits!

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 6 lety

      +Scottman895 Travel Good tip on the MARC train from BWI to Union Station. I've never done that.. I usually end up flying in to Dulles which will have the metro soon.. so that will be nice.

    • @scottman895
      @scottman895 Před 6 lety

      I have not flown into Dulles yet as I usually fly into either Reagan or BWI. I'm glad Dulles will soon have the Metro in case I decide to fly through that airport.

  • @bogitwob
    @bogitwob Před 5 lety

    Thanks, super informative!

  • @YJD23
    @YJD23 Před 3 lety

    I've been traveling alone. I wish I had your videos from the beginning... great work.

  • @fr3ful
    @fr3ful Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! Thanks for sharing. New suscriber 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @mariaestela72
    @mariaestela72 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent, I will be in D. C this weekend👍

  • @skinnycroissant-bychefmarl2466

    Going to DC next week :)))) Thank you ! Very helpful tips !

  • @FilipinaVanLifeAubry
    @FilipinaVanLifeAubry Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video very informative

  • @GideonJohn
    @GideonJohn Před 6 lety

    Great content!

  • @inkwadnito966
    @inkwadnito966 Před 5 lety +3

    One of your best tips was the last tips: walking along the metro line route. That’s kind of a brilliant idea!

  • @eb3043
    @eb3043 Před 4 lety +1

    Really informative-great tips. Thanks!! Taking my daughter for 4 days -leaving tomorrow!

  • @oscarruiz8526
    @oscarruiz8526 Před 5 lety

    extremely useful, thanks

  • @mwadiyakin-malebo4135
    @mwadiyakin-malebo4135 Před 5 lety +1

    I was in DC four years ago from Canada and I love it.
    I love all the museums and historical.
    This time I want to see more like the Wax, Spy , Holocaust and Native museums.

  • @DaironFrias
    @DaironFrias Před 5 lety

    I like your video .... thanks

  • @nataliaspinelli9747
    @nataliaspinelli9747 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @MarniMota93
    @MarniMota93 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Chris!!

  • @joseluiscarreno5682
    @joseluiscarreno5682 Před 6 lety +3

    thanks , is very good yours video

  • @francescakeith3745
    @francescakeith3745 Před 6 lety +1

    Very uplifting and informative, thank you!

  • @donutboy9576
    @donutboy9576 Před 2 lety +1

    I liked the part when you judging Chinese food not good in China Town hahahaha! Very authentic and honest Creator! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥

  • @Melissa2087
    @Melissa2087 Před 5 lety +1

    I went for 3 days a year ago and I could have easily spent longer but 3 days was a great fit

  • @mullerrich
    @mullerrich Před 2 lety

    Metro is the name of the transportation system. It includes the rail system, much of it above ground, and busses. I enjoyed taking the Red line into the district and looking at the non-rush hour traffic creeping along. I got on at the Vienna stop to L'Enfant Plaza stop.

  • @CnJWade
    @CnJWade Před 5 lety

    Very good video! Subscribed!

  • @stevenmshawzy
    @stevenmshawzy Před 2 lety

    Great job in explaining what to do in D.C.

  • @alialzhrani1992
    @alialzhrani1992 Před 6 lety

    Thank u very much. 💕

  • @PeterShieldsukcatstripey
    @PeterShieldsukcatstripey Před 5 lety +1

    You're my boy love your work

  • @topnotchcoffee
    @topnotchcoffee Před 6 lety +4

    I think I’ve been to the Hyatt, but I can’t remember. It’s been 6 years since we last went to D.C., and it was a very short trip (I believe at most a school week or 5 days.)

  • @HiddeNinja89
    @HiddeNinja89 Před 5 lety +2

    Watching this as I go to the airport

  • @paulsch2569
    @paulsch2569 Před 3 lety

    excellent

  • @thiagogregory1
    @thiagogregory1 Před 2 lety

    I love the way you talk

  • @BokehLyfe
    @BokehLyfe Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid it wasn’t really what I was looking for but very informative none the less. I enjoyed it, thumbs up.

  • @letsgoseeit457
    @letsgoseeit457 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for making this video. I am looking for creative ways to grow my DC centric travel channel and I appreciate your remarks.

  • @NothingMaster
    @NothingMaster Před 2 lety +1

    A great informative video, as always; albeit, I was a bit surprised that you didn’t say anything about visiting Georgetown!

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Alex! I like Georgetown. Not sure why I didn't mention it here

    • @NothingMaster
      @NothingMaster Před 2 lety

      @@YellowProductions: A superb and highly useful presentation, nonetheless, my friend. I know I gained some new insights; and I had lived in DC (Georgetown) for over a year, on a job assignment.

  • @aufinshine7114
    @aufinshine7114 Před 5 lety

    Nice tour guide!

  • @sydneybraatz1015
    @sydneybraatz1015 Před 3 lety

    the BEST video on the district i’ve seen

  • @evancortez2
    @evancortez2 Před 6 lety +3

    Another less popular, but excellent museum is the national postal museum next to Union Station, if you're into mail, the history of mail, the history of the postal service, then this museum will be fascinating to you

  • @mikekamigabigraciemiller293

    OMG I’m so excited to come to DC

  • @americangirlNJ
    @americangirlNJ Před 6 lety +2

    My 14 year olds are doing D.C. For 3 days as a class trip in June. Just sent them this link 🤗

  • @avac2385
    @avac2385 Před 5 lety +1

    Thx for this more helpful than ANY other video! I am going in November, anyone have any tips for that time of year? Thx!

  • @themagiicman182
    @themagiicman182 Před 5 lety +3

    I would also recommend old town Alexandria and the Wharf as places to check out. Both on the waterfront but complete opposites as old town is historic and the wharf has been built up recently and has music venues, fish markets, bars/restaurants. Also the water taxi could be another cool option to get to these places( although I’ve lived here my whole life and have never taken it lol)

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the tips on Alexandra and the Wharf! I agree.. they are cool. The Wharf wasn't yet open when I filmed this

    • @kelliewohlford2752
      @kelliewohlford2752 Před 2 lety

      Water taxi? I'm intrigued!!

  • @mahreel6585
    @mahreel6585 Před 6 lety

    Hey man thank you for making this video it really helped a lot I’m going With my bf in June I am dreading the heat and humidity like you said but I can’t wait for all the tips I def want to check it out. Thank you and I appreciate this.
    I’m still looking for a hotel don’t want to spend too much where should I stay were early 30’s couple no kids we want a good time lively town but not college crazy town with lots of restaurants to go to and more touristy amenities ? Where should I look ? We’re not going to drive so must be close to metro??

    • @YellowProductions
      @YellowProductions  Před 6 lety

      If you want to be in "the district" you can check out some of the hotels around the Smithsonian Zoo -- There's the Wardman Park Marriott, and an Omni hotel there. They usually are cheaper because it is kind of inconvenient for business travelers, but they are just a couple blocks from a red line metro stop, and just a couple stops to central DC. I think your other option would be across the river in Arlington Virginia on the Orange Line. Take a look at hotels around the Clarendon and Courthouse metro stops -- that's kind of a fun "late twenties/early thirties" neighbrohood

  • @evianmason1630
    @evianmason1630 Před 6 lety +1

    Cool They have Trains... Cant wait 2 Move There

    • @MAGTP
      @MAGTP Před 4 lety

      Su!c!de Surv!vor don’t do stuff you should then!

  • @theilliad4298
    @theilliad4298 Před 4 lety

    There has been 2 solid months of 90 + degree weather this year. I'm so glad it finally ended