DM72 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Other than the Lions/Skins game, it couldn't have gone any better. I admit, it was A LOT of walking, but I saw all the monuments and places of interest that I wanted to see. The subway system was VERY easy and clean. From the people in the Reagan Radisson Hotel to people I meant on the streets, everyone was VERY nice. The National Zoo was a treasure. It was huge with a lot of walking and they could use a bear exhibit, but it is a well done zoo. Just wish the subway stop was a little closer as you have to walk up a hill to get there. I hear a lot of people complain about FedEx Field over the years. I thought it was a marvelous stadium. I admit, I had an obstructed view seat, but the stadium is a charm. I recently went to Metlife Stadium in NYC/NJ, FedEx is better. Again, I wish the subway was a little closer. Speaking of which, the Redskins or whover operates it, should be ashamed of themselves for charging $35.00 for a shuttle ride from the subway to the stadium. That was a long walk. I told everyone around here seeing the concession area in FedEx just proves how outdated Ralph Wilson Stadium(Bills)is. I will definitely be making this an every year trip from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictus58 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 The Skins Charge $35 for a freaking 1 mile shuttle ride? WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 The Skins Charge $35 for a freaking 1 mile shuttle ride? WTF.I'm not totally sure if it's the Redskins, but I asked a guy "why they don't have a shuttle?" He said, "they do, but it's $35." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Gratz. Ended up in DC on an impromptu trip last weekend Good city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 The Skins Charge $35 for a freaking 1 mile shuttle ride? WTF. It is not the Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Sorry but compared to the Phone Booth and Nats Park, FedEx is a local embarrassment. I still refuse to go. Agree on the rest (though it's kinda funny seeing DC Zoo get praise). I've lived all over this country. Nothing tops DC for me. I might be a bit biased though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Sorry but compared to the Phone Booth and Nats Park, FedEx is a local embarrassment. I still refuse to go.Agree on the rest (though it's kinda funny seeing DC Zoo get praise). I've lived all over this country. Nothing tops DC for me. I might be a bit biased though Mainly because for the first time in my life, I saw a giant panda, which is rare at zoos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't know why so many people **** about the stadiums. I am going to watch a game live at the stadium and the sightlines at Fedex are great. I don't care about anything else there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 $35, lol wow, its not the Skins that run those shuttles, the walk from that morgan blvd stop to the stadium gate is 0.9 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudechain Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Next time your on metro going to the zoo, you really don't have to walk up hill. It's been awhile since I was there but if I recall, you can just go to the next stop ( Cleveland Park?) and walk downhill to the zoo. And when you leave walk downhill to Woodley Park. If I am wrong, someone please correct me. Glad you had a good time. I plan on getting back up there sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I am not sure the walk to the zoo is really considered an uphill trek. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm glad you had a great stay. Just remember that the GOP wants to take that away from you and other visitors by shutting down government services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Mainly because for the first time in my life, I saw a giant panda, which is rare at zoos. i was gonna say- bears?! you want to see a bear, go to western MD. we got pandas baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 DM72, did you just call into 980? if not, its another fan talking about shanny leaving RG3 in the seattle game. man, that is wacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I was at the Detroit game, too. What a beautiful day, weather-wise. Too bad about the final score though. I had tickets to the Saturday night Nats game but it was rained out. I really wanted to see Nats park. Went down to the mall and the lincoln, WW2, and vietnam memorials as well as the monument - which looks really cool with the cage. Must have walked 10 miles myself. Hadnt been inside the Lincoln Memorial since the 70's - that is something else. DC is a great town - I moved away 20 years ago now, after living there for 20 years - I miss it all the time but dont think I could afford to live there. Everything is so damned expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 DM72, did you just call into 980? if not, its another fan talking about shanny leaving RG3 in the seattle game. man, that is wacky. LOL. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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