On Our Own in Washington D.C.

We took advantage of free parking at the Metro station Sunday to take the train into the District. With a Metro map and a tourist map in hand we set off. The trip was easy including a transfer at L'Enfant Plaza. We didn't get lost even once. A young man greeted us as we emerged onto Jefferson Dr. SW with another tourist map. He was full of information, pointing out landmarks, telling us the distance and recommending places to have lunch. We knew he zeroed in on the tourists he spotted, but we appreciated his help.

 

We made our way across the National Mall, which is undergoing renovation, and walked directly to Hotel Harrington where we had lunch at Harry's. We enjoyed our meal and decided what to do for the afternoon.

We photographed the W.J. Clinton and Ronald Reagan buildings and the old Post Office, which Donald Trump is transforming into a hotel, as we strolled along 12th St., NW.  The rest of our day was spent at the National Museum of American History.