Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TIPS FOR BUDGET TRAVELERS
1. CAMPING
While there are no campsites or RV campgrounds within the District of Columbia,
nearby sites are practical. Cherry Hill Park is served by a municipal bus hourly and
Grayline bus three times daily and is just 3 miles (5 km) from the Greenbelt Metro
stop. Capitol KOA runs free shuttle buses to the Metro.
Cherry
Hill
Park
•
9800
Cherry
Hill
Rd,
College
Park,
MD
•
www.cherryhillpark.com
• 301 937 7116
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Capitol
KOA
Camp
ground
•
768
Cecil
Ave,
N,
Millersville,
MD
•
www.capitolKOA.com
• 410 923 2771 or 800 562 0248
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2. DISCOUNT TICKETS
TicketPlace sells half-price theater tickets. Tickets available in advance and on the
day of the performance. It is also a Ticketmaster outlet, so regular reservations can
be made here.
TicketPlace • 407 7th St, NW • 202 TICKETS •
www.ticketplace.org
• Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25, Jan 1 • Open 11am-6pm Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat,
noon-4pm Sun
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3. LOW SEASON
Discount hotel rates become available during the summer, when the Congress is
closed, and in the last two weeks in December, and early January. Many hotels offer
weekend packages. April through June is the most expensive time.
4. HOTEL DISCOUNTS
When making reservations, ask if any discounts are available. Many hotels provide
discounts for AAA (American Automobile Association) and AARP (American Associ-
ation of Retired Persons). The Visitors' Center can book rooms at a discount. The best
rates can be found on the Internet.
