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In mid-October, my wife and I will be visiting Washington DC for 8 days. She has never been to DC and I have not been since I was 12 years old. So it will be like a first time visit for me as well.

The only firm plans we have so far is that we will be flying into Reagan Airport. I would like to hear from locals and recent visitors regarding accommodations, dining, sightseeing etc. We plan on visiting the famous memorials, monuments, the Smithsonian, etc. but would like to hear what you all have to suggest. I am not averse to using public transportation and avoiding renting a car for the week. I also have the green light to plan an afternoon or evening for a herf so I may need a car anyway.

Let me hear what you have to say.