Good cheap first date in DC in winter? -

Anyone know a good cheap place to take a date in the winter? Any good affordable restaurants or attractions close to the metro ideal for a first date?

I personally like the museums. Let s face it, there is so much to see and talk about; artworks (including scuptures), American history, natural history, air and space history. I find such dates to be more stimulating that simply going to a movie and remaining silent for a full 100 minutes.Also, you can say, Hey. Let s go have a bite to eat at the food court. It s most convenient and doesn t sound like a cheap idea when you re hungry.Also, lots of people that live in this area for a long time usually have not done the touristy stuff in ages. I know I had lived in the area for a full 20 years before I went to the top of the Washington Monument (again) because I took a date there. So, just visiting the monuments is not a bad idea either.

if you both celebrate christmas, go check out the national christmas tree...i love going on dates to museums, but then again i m an IB student :Pin maryland pretty close to DC there is this place called brookside gardens they have really cool holiday light displays... it s a great place to walk around holding hands, etc.

I would go to either the Botanic Gardens or ice skating on the fountain at the National Gallery s sculpture garden. Both places are within walking distance of one of my favorite places to eat - Teaism in Penn Quarter.

just walk around DC, monuments, capitol, white house, ww2 memorial, museums, botanical garden, etc etc then eat DC street hotdogs...it s cheap and its all around dc

Traveling from Ohare Airport tomorrow? -

I m leaving for LAX. My flight leaves at 11:15am should I expect heavy crowds then (i know, i know... its O hare) how early should I plan to get there? I m going to be gone for awhile so my girlfriend was planning on seeing me off. how long should/can I wait before going through the security checkpoint? Planning on checking in as soon as I get there (only traveling with a carry-on) but was hoping to be able to grab breakfast somewhere in the airport with my lady before I leave.

I always use the 2 hours before rule at O Hare, although I define the 2 hours as being in the parking area about 2 hours before scheduled take off time. That allows time to get to the terminal, check in, clear security, etc. Security should be pretty much normal, as not near any type of holiday, so that shouldn t be an issue. You can view the length of the security lines pretty much as soon as you arrive in the terminal. However, the only restaurants that I ever recall at O Hare are located past security, so having breakfast with your lady at the airport itself, probably isn t going to work unless she is also ticketed.

I would plan on arriving at O Hare an hour before your flight since you don t have any luggage to check. Although I would allow 2 hours travel time to get to O Hare, whether by car or public transportation. This is the rule I always use. So I would leave for O Hare at 8:15 AM. I allow such a big transportation gap because I cannot tell you how many times I have missed a flight because of unexpected traffic on 90/94 or the Blue line being down for servicing or technical problems. This way worst case scenario you get there with an hour to spare and best case you have plenty of time.Unfortunately you won t be able to eat breakfast at O Hare with your gf unless she has a ticket and is traveling the same day.Enjoy LA!

You shouldn t have a problem going thru security if you dont bring any liquids with you or weapons. And I never see large crowds at Ohare that early in the morning(i work in ohare). And all the resurants are past security check point so if your girl friend isnt traveling she cant pass securtiy to have breakfast with you. I say get to the airport at 10.30 and you should be good.

LOOKING FOR RESORT IN COVE HAVEN AT THE POCONOS? -

looking for hotel resort in poconos cove

there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it s very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.