Evanescent Photography : November 2012

New city. New adventures.

4 days in our Nation's Capital.

To Do List:

~~Stay at rad hotel~~

~~Attend Nursing Conference~~

~~Learn the Metro System~~

~~Go to the Maine Avenue Fish Market~~

~~Eat at Ben's Chili Bowl~~

~~Visit the Capitol~~

~~Get involved in election hype~~

~~Try Ethiopian Food~~

~~Visit the Lincoln Memorial~~

~~See the White House~~

~~Visit the Korean Memorial~~

~~Explore the Washington Monument~~

Hotel Helix ~ Located in Logan Circle. Cool spot with funky neon and pop-inspired decor, a place you'll definitely remember. Great happy hour, popular with both guests and the locals. Friendly and accommodating staff. Bartenders were by far some of the coolest we met in the city! A refreshing break from the usual. The hotel is also dog friendly!!

our room

happy hour at the helix

The Metro ~ fairly simple to use this rail is the second busiest in the U.S. It has five color-coded rail lines: red, orange, blue, yellow & green. The best and easiest way to see the city. If I can figure it out, anyone can. When using the escalator stand to the right and walk on the left. Locals get pretty irritated when you get in their way.

Maine Avenue Fish Market ~ tucked near a freeway overpass and off the beaten path this open air seafood market remains the oldest continuously operating fish market in the U.S. Not a touristy spot, but worth checking out if you have the chance.

Ben's Chili Bowl ~ opened in 1958 this landmark restaurant is located in the Shaw neighborhood on U street. It is famous for it's chili dogs, half-smokes and milkshakes and regularly visited by Bill Cosby. If you like delicious, it's a must.

half-smoke & chili cheese fries

The U.S. Capitol ~ stands as a monument to the American people. Where the issues of the nation are considered, debated, and written into law. It is home to the U.S. Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Wander around inside, you might actually learn something.

inside the Capitol...

The Statue of Freedom

Chief Washakie

John L. Swigert, Jr.

The White House ~ located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Northwest, D.C. this is the official residence and workplace of the President. A shocking fact I'm sure.