{"id":13122,"date":"2020-03-06T13:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=13122"},"modified":"2020-04-29T12:52:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T12:52:35","slug":"washington-d-c-budget-guide-thrifty-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/washington-d-c-budget-guide-thrifty-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington D.C. on a Budget: A Guide to a Thrifty D.C. Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.<\/a> represents one of the most expensive cities in America.\u00a0 You have multi-millionaire politicians, billionaire lobbyists, and other elites all vying for a table at the city’s most expensive restaurants and clubs.\u00a0 But, that doesn’t mean you have to keep up with the Joneses.\u00a0 You can still feel good about touring Washington D.C. on a budget by using some of the following tips and tricks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Go National Monument-hopping<\/h4>\n

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One of the best things about touring Washington D.C. on a budget sometimes surprises first-time visitors.\u00a0 All of the monuments associated with the city come at no charge.\u00a0 Whether you want to see the Lincoln Memorial<\/a>, Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, or any of the other monumental Washington, D.C. attractions, you won\u2019t have to pay a dime.\u00a0 Plus, they all sit relatively close together on or near the National Mall, so you can save money by walking between them.\u00a0 That’s smart!<\/p>\n

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Pack Your Own Lunch<\/h4>\n

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One of the simplest ways to pinch pennies while touring Washington D.C. on a budget often gets overlooked.\u00a0 Pack your lunches during your Washington D.C. trip and you\u2019ll have saved enough dough to pay for a metro ticket or a beer at a local pub.\u00a0 For some, the perceived hassle of packing a lunch while on a Washington D.C. vacation simply outweighs the financial benefit.\u00a0 But, depending on the length of your Washington D.C. sightseeing tour<\/a>, it can really add up over several days.\u00a0 Thrifty!<\/p>\n

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Stay in the Dorms during the Summer<\/h4>\n

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They\u2019re clean, they\u2019re safe, and they\u2019re cheap!\u00a0 College dorms provide the ideal blend of comfort, security, and affordability during your Washington, D.C. tour.\u00a0 Plus, many of Washington, D.C.\u2019s universities sit within highly desirable areas of the city and make their dorms available to the general public once the students have left.\u00a0 So, if you find yourself taking a Washington, D.C. trip during the summer or winter break, then experience a flashback to your college days by staying in the dorms!\u00a0 Trippy!<\/p>\n

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Hit the Free Museums<\/h4>\n

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As crazy as it may seem, many of the most popular Washington, D.C. museums display their art and artifacts at no cost to anyone.\u00a0 Indeed, you can explore the National Air & Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian American Art Museum, or any of the other Smithsonian Museums for free!\u00a0 And, you\u2019ll soon discover that Washington, D.C. boasts more free museums than you could even squeeze into your budget itinerary.\u00a0 Good luck visiting them all!<\/p>\n

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Eat at the Food Trucks<\/h4>\n

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Ok, fine.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want to pack your lunches during your D.C. trip.\u00a0 And, no relaxing picnics on the National Mall could ever sway you.\u00a0 In that case, you\u2019ll probably find yourself at the food trucks more than once during your Washington, D.C. day trip.\u00a0 The city has no shortage of fast food options<\/a> that serve right in front of the top Washington, D.C. attractions.\u00a0 Whether you feel like Mexican, Lebanese, Chinese, American, or any other cuisine, it\u2019s there in our nation\u2019s capital!<\/p>\n

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Hey there!\u00a0 Do you know any secret tips or tricks to get by on a budget in Washington, D.C.?\u00a0 Let us know in the comments and we’ll add your idea to the list during our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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