Information / Sources, Washington D.C.

Favorite thing: In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 - there were several massive benefit concerts held to help raise money for the victims of those events. The UNITED WE STAND concert was held in Washington DC, at RFK Statdium. This all day rock concert was a truely amazing even to work.

Artists included: Backstreet Boys, *Nsync, James Brown, PINK, Bette Midler, Maria Carey, Sean Puffy (P. Diddy) Combs, Michael Jackson and Aerosmith, just to name a few.

Fondest memory: more photos from backstage at the concert are available here:
http://public.fotki.com/seth0919/united_we_stand_concert/

Favorite thing: Pick up a Washington City Paper. There is so much to see and do in DC. Great restaurants, free museums, wonderful used bookstores, quirky shops, fun bars and clubs...I could go on and on. The Washington City Paper is free and the best source to find cool things to do (like the natives do).

Fondest memory: One of the best things to do is walk the city. Bring a good comfortable pair of walking shoes. When I lived there, my favourite DC activity was to take the Metro to Union Station, grab a bite to eat there, walk over to the Capitol, down the Mall, visit one of the many Smithsonion Museums, walk up to Metro Center & hop on the Metro again, ride up to Dupont Circle then walk to Adam's Morgan, hit some used book stores, walk back to Dupont, grab dinner, see a film in the off beat theatre there, then take the Metro back home. What a way to spend the day.

Favorite thing: These maps are located all over, if you not quite sure where you are and see one just stop and it's real easy to figure out where you are and where to go next or to easily find the next museum.

Favorite thing: You should stop and check out one of thse tour information booths for great tours, times & things to do, maps. These people are very helpful and can point you in the right direction.