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Night view of the Washington Monument from the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC
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Washington, DC Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Consider the train. Amtrak's high-speed train, the Acela, travels from D.C. to New York in under three hours (when it’s not delayed). It can be a lot less of a hassle than flying.
  • Visit during the quieter congressional recesses. Lawmakers break for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, July 4th, and the entire month of August. Mid-March through June is the busiest time in D.C., with things generally kicking off as the cherry blossoms bloom around the city's Tidal Basin each spring. August can have cheaper hotel rates as well.
  • D.C. has a very gay-positive tourism board—go to www.washington.org for LGBT highlights, neigborhoods, and events.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Washington, D.C.

By Matt Link
If you are ever going to feel a sense of patriotism, it will be in magnificently planned Washington, D.C., where there seems to be a breathtaking monument around every corner. You can also be proud of your gay history here, too: Nob Hill, the nation’s oldest gay bar still in operation, was founded in 1957 and remains a favorite with students from Howard University. In 1965, America's first gay civil-rights demonstration took place in front of the White House, with picketers dressed in business suits. The city’s Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance is the nation’s oldest continuously active LGBT organization. And in 1991, the nation’s first Black Gay and Lesbian Pride Day happened here. Read More

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The DC Guesthouse

1337 Tenth Street NW
Washington, D.C., DC Map

Distance: 0.9 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Artists Inn Residence

1824 R Street NW
Washington, D.C., DC Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
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Meridian Manor

16th Street and U. Street
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Distance: 1.3 mi.
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Attractions

Hillwood House Museum

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4155 Linnean Avenue Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20008

Distance: 3.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Floriana's

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1602 17th Street
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
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4_0

The DC Kings

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Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport 3.4 map
Washington Dulles International Airport 22.5 map
Baltimore/Washington International Airport 27.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Washington, DC

Distance (mi.)
Hagerstown Wash. County Regional Airport 66.3 map
Harrisburg International Airport 89.1 map
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport 91.0 map

Washington, DC Vacation Rentals

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Luxurious, Spacious Stone and Brick Manor Style House

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Free Parking, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $428

Luxury Contemporary Vacation Villa Rental in Washington DC Metro

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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Washington D.C. Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, CD Player, Central heating, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, TV, Towels, VCR
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