One day in Washington - Any suggestions? -

Dear friends, my husband and I are going to spend 1 day in Washington next January. What do you guys suggest we should do? Which monuments should we visit? Thanks!!!

Hi...My suggestions for a one day visit would be: The National Archives...very unique....and gives a great sense of our historyThe National Museum of American History...Amazing collection of so many things American, from all erasThe Viet Nam Memorial Wall... very moving and somber...Lincoln Memorial..If weather permits...sit on the top steps after viewing Abe.and gaze upon the MallThe White House... Definitely a must see if in DCI tried to lay these out in order from east to west, so they follow in order to eliminate backtracking. . As you ll be on the Mall, the Capitol is also right there. While walking towards Lincoln, you will also pass Washington Monument, World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. There are also numerous other Smithsonian museums along the Mall that you can view. The 5 listed above though, would be my selections for must sees during a short visit.

This is what you do. Be sure to try to get your tickets early for the Washington Monument and the US Capitol Building. They are both FREE but you get them for a specific time of day and later get in line when it is your time to visit.Make sure you are wearing comfortable layered clothes (it s usually cold in January) and comfortable walking shoes (the National Mall area is very large). Try to visit the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. Also the Washington Monument and the US Capitol if you can.All of the Smithsonian Museums are also FREE. My favorite is the Air Space Museum, which could take two days to really see.Good luck on your trip!

Catch up on sleep.Other than that, Washington Monument, Memorials (Vietname, Lincoln, Jefferson), Smithsonians, White House, Congress, Dupont Circle shopping, Adams Morgan nightlife (for younger people), catch a sporting event at the Verizon Center in Chinatown.

National Geographic put out a list of the best. You really need to go there and see what floats your boat.This is my help from Washington, D.C. United States of America. Please pick an answer as the best answer, even if it is not mine.

I think the Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson memorials are the coolest.If it was me, with one day to spend in DC, I d go to the Smithsonian, probably the Air and Space Museum.

the george Washington and the Lincoln memorials definitely. and the white house is kinda cool.

just sneak in to obamas place like a couple i just read about did?? shows how bad their security is!! the secret service loves it!!

Viet Nam Memorial for sure

Where should the Mississippi River flow if it werent for the levees? -

please cite your info (website)

anywhere it wants

The levees for the Mississippi are different than the levees that failed. The River levees are at least a ratio of 4 across to 1 high. In some places the slant the levee produces is almost imperceptible because it runs two miles from the river (high point) to the lower point.The River levees are natural - not manmade at all. They were created from years and years of sediment and debris collected at the banks along the years. Of course we try to beef up our River levees, but they are creations of mother nature, levees and all.This was why the French Quarter, the oldest part of the city was built here, at one of the highest points along the river - to avoid flooding.

Across the delta and New Orleans, providing barriers to storms, food and habitat for sea life, excellent fishing and hunting. It would stop the sinking of the land that will eventually swallow New Orleans and salt the land.

It would not pass by New Orleans anymore, rather it would go closer to Lafayette to the West (Atchafalaya Basin)

Goin on a road trip from Boise, ID to SLC, UT and need some good ideas on where to go along the way...? -

If you get to I15 and head south you will be there soon. Bear Lake is interesting and there is an elk preserve ranch along the way. Search the official Utah and Idaho web sites and if a member, ask AAA for maps and tourist info.