How does the Metro work?
Where will the Metro take you?
What is the closest Metro stop for use for the Smithsonians?
How does the Free Shuttle work?
How does the Washington Trolley or Tourmobile work?
Where do I pick up the Trolleys or Tourmobile?
Where else I park to see D.C.?
How can I see Mount Vernon? Can I drive there myself?
Is there a fee to get inside the Smithsonian?
Where can I eat while touring D.C.?
How far is the Fredericksburg KOA from Fredericksburg?
Can I drive my motorhome into Fredericksburg and around the area?
How far are the Civil War Battlefields?
How far is Kings Dominion from the KOA?
You drive 43 miles north on I 95 to Exit 169. Park in Metro parking for $3.75 for the entire day. After 9:30 a.m. on weekdays, or all day on weekends, you can purchase an all day ticket for $6.50 per person. This ticket gives you unlimited use of the Metro for the entire day. The Metro operates until midnight.
Within walking distance of the National Mall, Smithsonians, the Capitol Building and most points of interest. Some things will require several blocks of walking.
Usually L'Enfant, but it depends which Smithsonian you want to visit.
We depart our KOA at 7:00 a.m., Monday thru Friday's and drive about 10 miles to the train station downtown Fredericksburg. The train leaves for D.C. at 7:50 a.m. You will arrive D.C. at 9:18 a.m. We ask you to return to the train station in D.C. to ride the train back to Fredericksburg, arriving at 5:35 p.m. We will be waiting to bring you back to the campground. The VRE cost $17.60 per person round trip. Available Monday thru Friday's only. The last train to D.C. is at 7:50 a.m. Shuttle seating is limited, advance reservations are required.
They are both basically the same. They are transportation around D.C., stopping at most monuments, museums and points of interest, and includes narration.
From Union Station. Both the VRE and Metro take you there. There are also other places to pick up these systems.
We always recommend the Metro. Arlington Cemetary has pay parking about $15.00 per day. Free parking is very hard to find and not recommended.
Yes, you can drive there without getting into D.C. traffic. Drive north on I 95 to Exit 161. Follow signs to Mount Vernon. Guided tours and parking available. www.mountvernon.org
No, It's FREE like most of Washington D.C.
The Smithsonians have cafeteria's and there are a few restaurants like Hard Rock Cafe.
Restaurants and shopping are about 6 miles, and about 5 more miles to the downtown Historical District. www.fredericksburgva.net
Yes, but a few streets downtown are narrow. You can park and walk or ride a Trolley Tour from the visitor center.
Fredericksburg is about 10 miles, Spotsylvania is about 10 miles, Chancellorsville is about 15 miles, and Wilderness is about 20 miles. Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville have visitor centers & museums. www.nps.gov/frsp/vc.htm
25 miles or 1/2 hour. www.kingsdominion.com