Useful tips when in Washington - Washington

A few tips to keep in mind to enjoy a journey in Washington.

Most of the important museums and monuments in Washington do not charge admission fees and one can find certain places which offer reasonable accommodation within the city as well.

There are daily or weekly passes available for travelling by metro rail or metro bus which can reduce your transportation cost.

Contact the Congressman to see if you can avail of any special VIP tours and get passes as security clearance can take a long time for places like Kennedy Centre, Washington National Cathedral, Holocaust Museum, the Supreme Court, Mount Vernon and other places of interest in Washington.

Choose sightseeing companies that are legitimate and reliable and avoid travelling alone, particularly at night.

It would be recommended that one does not carry excess cash or original documents while travelling to avoid theft or loss of documents.

While travelling around Washington by car use main roads and routes and also avoid travelling late at night in unfamiliar localities.