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SUBWAY: The Washington metro system, popularly known as the Metro, is clean and easy to use. Rates vary based on travel time and distance. You can purchase a one-day Metrorail pass for $ 6.50. If you are staying for several days, consider purchasing a reloadable SmarTrip card.

Although metro stations are equipped with escalators and elevators, it is best to travel with little luggage. During peak travel hours, Metro trains are extremely crowded. You may reach a station only to find both the elevator and the escalator out of order.

BUS: Washington’s Metrobus system covers the entire city. The regular bus fare is $ 1.25 and the express fare is $ 3.00. You must pay for your trip with exact change, a SmarTrip card, or a bus pass. Day passes cost $ 3.00 and are valid on all regular buses. You will pay a surcharge of $ 1.75 if you take an express bus.

The DC Circulator bus will take you to many popular attractions for just $ 1.00. One route circles the Mall, past the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Museums (weekends only). Another takes you from Union Station to the ever-trendy Georgetown area. The third navigates between the Convention Center and the Southwest Waterfront. You can pay for your ride aboard the Circulator bus (exact change only), get tickets at multi-space meters along the Circulator route, or use a SmarTrip card. A day pass costs only $ 3.00.

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The National Mall

Spend an afternoon strolling among the presidential and war monuments. Go up to the Washington Monument (tickets are free, but there’s a small charge to reserve tickets in advance) and see the mall’s winding walkways, waving flags, and colorful flowers. Walk the length of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and see the loving tributes visitors have left on the Wall. (Subway stops: Capitol South, L’Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Foggy Bottom / GWU)

The Smithsonian Institution museums

The sixteen Smithsonian museums display all aspects of American life from prehistoric times to the space age, and all are free. The National Air and Space Museum contains the Wright Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, and many other famous aircraft and spacecraft. The National Museum of Natural History will delight lovers of dinosaurs, gemstones and animals. If you are an art fan, visit the Museum of American Art, the recently renovated National Portrait Gallery, or the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, which features modern art. The National Museum of American History will be closed until September 2008 (Metro: Smithsonian or L’Enfant Plaza).

The national zoo

This famous zoo is best known for its giant pandas. The zoo’s Asia Trail brings together seven species of Asian animals in newly constructed habitats. The giant pandas and their cub, Tai Shan, are the stars of the Camino. The zoo is also a great place for a picnic. (Tube: Woodley Park-Zoo)

These are just some of the free and inexpensive activities that can be done in Washington DC. For more ideas, including budget accommodations and restaurants, visit our website at [http://www.onthecheaptravel.com]

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