Traveling to D.C. ? (Planes, Trains and Automobiles)

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Going to the R3VOLUTION March?

July, 12, 2008
www.RevolutionMarch.com
Are You Ready ?

If you're flying into Baltimore (BWI) you need to ride the MARC (light rail M-F only) to get to the DC area:

http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc/schedulesSystemMaps...

Or the Acela Express (Amtrak bullet train):

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/...

Here is the Subway system "the Metro". Find your area and plan your route:

http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm
Note: you NEED the SmartTrip card to park and/or ride.

Here is a search engine that allows you to look for anything you need in the Washington, DC area. Find banks, grocery stores, pharmacies, post offices, bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants and much more in the area you will be staying:

http://www.notfortourists.com/washington.aspx

A good source for additional info:
http://www.revolutionmarch.com/logistics/travelToDC.aspx?rnd...

Anyone, Everyone - Post your info/links here.

Any help would be appreciated.

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...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

having trouble finding...

...torch and pitchfork rental. Guess I'll have to bring my own to town!

"If we want to live in a free society, we need to break free from these artificial limitations on free debate and start asking serious questions once again." -Ron Paul, The Revolution: A Manifesto

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"...a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people." -John F. Kennedy

just ask

any polician's office

LOL

Let me know how it goes getting through all the security in DC carrying a torch and pitchfork. :-)

RP2012!

DC Tourism has nothing to do directly with electing Ron Paul

I should flag you!!!!!!

There's thousands of sites on DC tourism. Just google "D.C. tourism" till you're heart's content.

This does not belong on a Ron Paul site. You should be ashamed of yourself, Const.

RP2012!

lol alaskaron omg! IveSeenTheConst wrote this thread to help

Organize the Ron Paul march on DC on July 12th.
lol you misunderstood his thread. Lets stop the infighting fellow Conservatives pls
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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

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Freedom. Watch this video
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Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

Ask your friend "IveSeentheConst" to stop the infighting

I never picked a fight with anyone. We big people have too much real work to do to go around trolling and picking fights like the little children here do, and burying posts or flagging them.

RP2012!

Save money and stay on the outskirts of DC on one of the

Metro lines.

The Metro is safe and easy to navigate.

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Lisa C.

http://www.women4ronpaul.com/

Ron Paul "Sign Wave Across the USA" -- November 5th!

thnks Lisa

bump
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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

__________
Freedom. Watch this video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mhmbzE1TR0s
Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

I was there in January.

My 5th trip. Love it.

If anyone wants tips on what to see and do, email me through my website.

History Tip: Have an ancestor that was in the Civil War? Go to the National Archives and you can pull the original records of your ancestor. Way cool. You'll want to make copies so bring change.

Food Tip: For an interesting and relatively inexpensive place to eat, try the new Native American Museum. They've tried to recreate Indian foods from the different regions of North and South America. Grilled salmon, buffalo "burgers" (for the kids), beans and more. It's on the mall near the Capitol.

Metro Tip: The lines are color-coded but will have a name of a city as well -- like Silver Springs. That city is the end of that line and lets you know what direction you are heading. Keep a small metro map with you and you shouldn't have a problem.

Revolution Tip: Go to Mount Vernon if you can make it. The movie they show of General Washington will get your heart pumping.

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Lisa C.

http://www.women4ronpaul.com/

Ron Paul "Sign Wave Across the USA" -- November 5th!

Fly into Reagan if you can and save yourself grief.

It's right on the metro and 5 minutes from downtown.

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Lisa C.

http://www.women4ronpaul.com/

Ron Paul "Sign Wave Across the USA" -- November 5th!

A very +ve and helpful thread started by nour fellow Conservativ

Iveseenthe Const
Thnk you my friend
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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

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Freedom. Watch this video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mhmbzE1TR0s
Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

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...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

Some info from the 4/15

Some info from the 4/15 freedom rally. Amtrak...

Service: 67 Regional Service
Duration: 7h 35m

New London, CT (NLC)
14-APR-08; 11:25 pm

Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
15-APR-08; 7:00 am

3 Reserved Coach Seats

Amenities: Snack car

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Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS) to New London, CT (NLC)
16-APR-08; 4:05 pm - 16-APR-08; 9:58 pm

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Service: 178 Regional Service
Duration: 5h 53m

Washington - Union Station, DC (WAS)
16-APR-08; 4:05 pm

New London, CT (NLC)
16-APR-08; 9:58 pm

3 Reserved Coach Seats

Amenities: Snack car

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FARE INFORMATION
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Rail Fare: $425.60
Upgrades/bedroom Price: $0.00
Ticket Delivery Fee: $0.00
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Total: $425.60

What you believe to be true, is true to you... "until you change your mind"

For those planning to attend the Rally in DC

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For those who are AAA members, here is a "package deal" that sounds very good and I wanted to let you know about it.

"Our Nation's Capital, Washington, DC"
3 Days / 2 Nights

Also available as a 5 Day / 4 Night getaway.

"Washington, D.C., is a sophisticated capital city warmed by a unique blend of quaint neighborhoods, lush gardens and grand avenues. Explore the majestic monuments and the renowned Smithsonian Museums, all of which are free! As you tour the city, highlights include The White House, The Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the Arlington Cemetery, site of John F. Kennedy's grave. Browse through the shops of Georgetown and after sunset, don't miss the view of the spectacular monuments illuminated at night. All this combined with excellent hotels, award-winning restaurants and cultural entertainment, equal an unforgettable vacation.

Your Getaway Includes:

2 Nights at your choice of one of these properties: Churchill Hotel, Marriott Wardman Park, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington Plaza

Washington, D.C. Old Town Trolley
Sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington D.C. The popular Old Town Trolley tour covers Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Expert guides share colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and well researched historical information. This 1-day pass allows you to hop-on and hop-off along the route you may board the trolley at any stop."

*** Note from "Georgia" ***

I think the 1-DAY PASS described above is fantastic It really simplifies (and saves money) when you are trying to navigate DC.

Be aware of the fact that to actually park you own car in DC: 1)Very expensive 2)Very difficult to even find a parking spot unless you are staying at a hotel, etc. that provides parking (and some charge a fee for that).

I suggest folks start researching the various hotels now, and when you find one that suits your needs, go ahead and make a reservation now (ask for information when calling about their cancellation policy).

P.S. I do not work for "AAA", so I'm not promoting it; I'm just a member and I'm also trying to get my travel plans in order and hopefully help some other Ron Paul supporters out at the same time.

If you are a "AAA" member, of course you know you can either call them about this or you can go to the website http://www.aaa.com and look at all of the info there.

And they also provide a service called "Trip Tics" (or something that sounds like) whereas for members they will give you very detailed information and maps for free; I've used this when traveling on relatively short trips or the longer ones.

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"Time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their country"
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"Time for all good men and women to come to the aid of their country"

dud

misfire

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

wait, what do you want me to

wait, what do you want me to do? I'm confused....

Build a thread.

I need someone to build a thread on "Traveling to St.Paul ?" - I think something along these lines are needed for the Convention.

Any Minnesotans up for the task ?

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

RP escort service...

maps aren't good enough? you want to hold people's hands and escort them like little kids? this isn't the underground railroad. doing some research and posting good local information is much better than asking if you should do it. just do it.

I would strongly advise against the name "RP Escort service"

It means a horrible thing.
Maybe Ron Paul guides is a better name. We need someone familiar with DC to help us out here
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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

__________
Freedom. Watch this video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mhmbzE1TR0s
Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

LOL

I did a double take on that one too. Thought maybe the Nevada brothel owner had branched out!
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Don't blame me! I voted for Ron Paul!

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Don't blame me! I voted for Ron Paul!

edit - done

Thanks.

and, yeah, I thought the same thing too.

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

The Metro is confusing

...and if you're from some small town USA, a bit overwhelming. Fast-paced like everyone is in fast-forward and moving in reverse (50% chance you will be sitting that direction too (backwords). It could take some 2 hours to make a 15 min trip.

People on the subway systems in this country routinely help/escort out-of-towners, even going out of there way to do so. Can anyone back me up on this ?

Trust me. It's needed.

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

you nearly ran me out of here. but you deserve a bump

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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

__________
Freedom. Watch this video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mhmbzE1TR0s
Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

I think you two are the same person

the little "Const." + "NOY" lovefest here is nauseating. And the nerve to bump each other's posts!

RP2012!

your help is needed, NOY

No hard feelings. You want to spearhead this ? Or maybe a St.Paul thread ?
And i don't see the harm in getting all the info together on the "First Draft" threads and post the "Master". this is the scratch-pad.

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution

thnk you IveSeenTheConst. Ill try my best to start on this

Starting tonight. This is going to be one huge effort. Thnk you for your grt efforts here IveSeenTheConst
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"let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our freedoms & wealth are in jeoprady"
Ron Paul

__________
Freedom. Watch this video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=mhmbzE1TR0s
Pls donate here Ron Paul can still win
http://www.dvds4delegates.com/

This could be very helpful

This would be a great help, and it would help bring all the Ron Paul supporters together before and after the rally. Keep this up!

"The internet ghost deleted the self-quote" -me 2008

you mean...

the MARCH !

lol

...And, yes, I have seen The Constitution