Originally Posted by engatwork

Years ago wife #1 and I rode a motorcycle up to DC for a weeks vacation. Got a hotel close in and close to a subway access and the m/c stayed parked in the hotel parking lot all week. They still charged $5/day for m/c parking.

The first time I went I flew (piloting a Cherokee Archer) into Washington National airport. That time I stayed with some friends and was not there long enough to do much site seeing. Highlight of that trip was leaving when I departed and could see the White House and all the monuments.