DC area vacation
 

So me and the family are taking a little road trip and we have it narrowed down to either Asheville, NC (heard so many great things about this city), or Washington DC. DC is alot closer to home, and my wife wants my 8 year old to see all the monuments, etc. I figure I can pick up some Skins gear so Im fine with it.
My dilemma is that hotel rooms in the DC area run at outrageous rates. Can anybody recommend an area near by that we could drive to and fro the city. Preferably somewhere also cool and light on the traffic?

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Tysons Corner

What dates are you looking at?

As long as you have Metro access you can do all the DC tourist stuff.

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Thanks M. Gonna check it out now.

April 5-? Could be up to the 10th?

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Punch, DC is great for kids, alot to do in a small area around the Mall. Its been over 10 years since I lived up there, but I think Alexandria is a cheaper place to stay and has some cool things to see as well, especially Old Town. The access to the DC is just across the river and I think it would be cheaper than Arlington area.

Asheville is great for the outdoorsy types, a completely different vacation. Its small mountain psydo-hippy village where everyone is on foot is unique. Really a good spot for beer drinkers, foodies and people who enjoy music. Nothing is flat around Asheville, you are always climbing up or down.

I would think Asheville would be cool for couples weekend, DC better for kids, education, history, etc.

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[quote=punch it in;1109078]Thanks M. Gonna check it out now.

April 5-? Could be up to the 10th?[/quote]


Comfort Inn in Balston; not bad @ $140 a night you be right on the metro line. Plus stuff to do out there at night all up and down Wilson BLVD.

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You guys are the best. Thanks for the info!

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The dates you said are in the middle of the cherry blossom festival, which means there are definitely some cool things for you and the family to check out, but also hotel rooms might be a little pricier. But I think if you look around you can find some good rates.
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^very cool. Thanks Art.

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Chico Asheville really sounds awesome. Def on my short list.

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no 1 thing - have the hotel as close to a metro stop as possible.

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Thanks OTM, im starting to realize that. Will do.

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If you come down and no matter where you stay try to hit this , kids love it !!!It is out around Dulles airport in VA it is free but 10$ to park .



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