DownTheAvenue wrote:
Another tip, lunches can be very expensive, so getting something from the many food trucks is a good choice. Also, at the bigger museums, there will be a snack bar with sandwiches, chips, and drinks, or a full buffet style lunch place, which will be unbelievably crowded. Go to the snack bar, get a good lunch and save time and crowds. Another great place for lunch is the Holocaust Museum. Great food, reasonably priced, and not crowded. If you are on the Metro at lunch time, get off at L'Enfant Plaza for a wide selection of food options. There you will competing with the office workers, so go a little early or a little late to avoid a big noon rush.
Union Station also has a nice large food court and is a good place accessible by Metro to get lunch...and probably also be competing with the professional set.
If it were me, I would be getting metro passes for everyone. The weekly pass is a good deal if you'll be around for several days. It's very nice not having to worry about how much money is on the card for the metro and the freedom to use it for whatever little jaunt is great.
