How to Take a Cheap Vacation to Washington for Christmas
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is home to many important American institutions such as Congress and the Supreme Court. Christmas can be an ideal time to visit Washington. The city's streets are less crowded as Congress leaves town for the holidays and lobbyists follow. The city's location in the middle of the Eastern seaboard means that it has a four-season climate. Snow is very likely during this period, giving the area a pleasant appearance. Christmas can also be a surprisingly inexpensive time to visit this area.
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Travel with Amtrak. Amtrak is the American national railway. Amtrak has many trains that go directly into the center of Washington. Train travel may be cheaper than flying. Christmas is an especially good time to take the train because snow may ground planes.
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Fly to Washington. America's capital is very well served by airlines. You can often find cheap flights to D.C. if you are willing to travel on stand-by. You may also take advantage of cheaper flights to less expensive destinations such as Baltimore. Trains run frequently between Baltimore and D.C., and the trip takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Stay on the outskirts of the city. Washington is a very compact place. Consider saving money by staying in a D.C. suburb such as Chevy Chase, Maryland. Hotels are often less crowded during this period because Congress is no longer in session. This may result in lower daily rates.
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Take advantage of Washington's many free museums. Washington is home to some of the nation's finest museums, such as the Smithsonian. Most museums are open nearly every single day of the year. They may break for Christmas, but they are often open the day after and the day before. December is an excellent time to enjoy the indoors as a refuge from the cold weather outside.
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Use public transportation. Washington is well served by many trains and buses. Public transportation is very inexpensive. Many of Washington's most important attractions are adjacent to the city's public transit lines. Washington's trains and buses run year round and are open every day of the year, including Christmas.
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