superjeer

Alright, on our way back through from Williamsburg this year, we thought we'd take the boy to the smithsonian to see the dinosaurs. Problem is, I don't know my way around there anymore. Can people suggest a place to stay (cheap but not sketchy) that's easy in and out of town?

Biggie_Shorty

What's cheap to you? Unsketchy places to stay close (ie walking distance) to the Metro can range like $100 - $150/night. Prices get lower the further out you stay. and you can drive to the Metro stations and park.

superjeer

I don't mind driving. I just don't want to get shot up or nothin' but, 1-1.5 bills is fine, if they're nice enough.

Biggie_Shorty

I don't know much about VA hotels (anyone? Bueller?) but this and this are hotels in Silver Spring (3 blocks to Metro each and near Discovery HQ, which has a dinosaur in the lobby), and this one is in College Park (closer to 95 but a little drive to Metro) and features a "Fun Dome" for the boy... Or you.

tracekillz

hello

wagonbldr

We just spent a couple of days in DC on spring break. My son loved all the sites to see.
We stayed at Fredricsburg on I95 the first night at Hampton Inn, $99 for 2 beds and smoking section. The Bob Evans resturant nearby has XB toys beside the register, $3.99 and had 5-6 different colors. I got the yellow, wish I had gotten both of them. Stayed 2nd night about 20 miles closer to DC also on I95, at a Country Inn (very nice) for $99 (two beds and smoking section). They also had a Bob Evens, but only 3 colors of XBs.