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Largest Jewish community is in Silver Spring, which is a suburb of Washington. For tourists, best place to stay is in downtown Silver Spring, which has a metro stop and a nearby  shul in Woodside Park within walking distance.

The shul website also has alot of helpful tourist information

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« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2011, 02:53:24 PM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 09, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
If going to washington DC from Baltimore, what is the best transportation to take so that dont have to pay to park car? 

Megabus for $1, they have about 10 trips a day.
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2011, 03:04:43 PM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 09, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
If going to washington DC from Baltimore, what is the best transportation to take so that dont have to pay to park car?

During the week, you can take the MARC train for $7 each way - runs 2-4 times an hour from downtown to downtown.

http://mta.maryland.gov/services/marc/schedulesSystemMaps/penn.cfm
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« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2011, 03:09:04 PM »
Quote from: am32 on May 09, 2011, 03:04:43 PM
During the week, you can take the MARC train for $7 each way - runs 2-4 times an hour from downtown to downtown.

http://mta.maryland.gov/services/marc/schedulesSystemMaps/penn.cfm

Megabus can easily be gotten for less than that, and it's more comfortable.
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2011, 03:11:14 PM »
Quote from: DealFinder on May 09, 2011, 03:09:04 PM
Megabus can easily be gotten for less than that, and it's more comfortable.

You'd have to book way in advance and also the location in Baltimore is not that convenient.
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« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2011, 03:18:06 PM »
Quote from: am32 on May 09, 2011, 03:11:14 PM
You'd have to book way in advance and also the location in Baltimore is not that convenient.

This bus leaves in 2 hours for free :)
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2011, 08:29:13 PM »
someone told me to park in silversprings and take the train, does anyone know anything about that?
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2011, 08:53:13 PM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 09, 2011, 08:29:13 PM
someone told me to park in silversprings and take the train, does anyone know anything about that?

When I did a road trip years back to DC... we actually slept in College Park (where UMD is) and then took the subway in. I have a feeling that is what the person talking to you about Silver Spring is saying. The local metro goes to some of the MD suburbs.
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2011, 08:57:05 PM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 09, 2011, 08:29:13 PM
someone told me to park in silversprings and take the train, does anyone know anything about that?

Yes, you can do that.  It is about a 20-25 minute trip on the Metro.
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2011, 09:29:26 PM »
Quote from: am32 on May 09, 2011, 08:57:05 PM
Yes, you can do that.  It is about a 20-25 minute trip on the Metro.
Do you know where it is exactly, I dont really know the area? Thanks!
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #29 on: May 09, 2011, 09:46:13 PM »
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Do you know where it is exactly, I dont really know the area? Thanks!

You could park at the garage at 11304 Amherst Ave. - Silver Spring, MD - it's $4.50 a day during the week, free on weekends.  1 block to the metro to downtown DC on the red line and 1 block to Max's, which is a great reasonably priced fleishig restaurant.
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« Reply #30 on: May 09, 2011, 10:12:29 PM »
Quote from: am32 on May 09, 2011, 09:46:13 PM
1 block to the metro to downtown DC on the red line and 1 block to Max's, which is a great reasonably priced fleishig restaurant.

What about "Nut House Pizza" is it good? (on the same corner.)
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2011, 10:31:27 PM »
Quote from: DealFinder on May 09, 2011, 10:12:29 PM
What about "Nut House Pizza" is it good? (on the same corner.)

Its alright, but I personally prefer Ben Yehuda its about a mile away.
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #32 on: May 09, 2011, 11:23:20 PM »
Quote from: DealFinder on May 09, 2011, 10:12:29 PM
What about "Nut House Pizza" is it good? (on the same corner.)

ehh

Quote from: am32 on May 09, 2011, 10:31:27 PM
Its alright, but I personally prefer Ben Yehuda its about a mile away.

ehh x 100

Best food in the area is Pita plus in College Park...a bit of a drive but worth it IMHO
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Re: washington D.C
« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2011, 07:01:18 AM »
Quote from: David on May 09, 2011, 11:23:20 PM

Best food in the area is Pita plus in College Park...a bit of a drive but worth it IMHO

Closed last year :(
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2011, 10:32:23 AM »
Is there any other hotel aside from the Hilton (reisterstown road)  near the jewish community in Baltimore?
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #35 on: May 10, 2011, 10:33:32 AM »
Quote from: am32 on May 10, 2011, 07:01:18 AM
Closed last year :(

Serious? Wow, i guess i havent been there in a while. IMHO, that was the best shwarma out of Israel. Thats a shame.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #36 on: May 10, 2011, 10:37:46 AM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 10, 2011, 10:32:23 AM
Is there any other hotel aside from the Hilton (reisterstown road)  near the jewish community in Baltimore?

There's a Ramada next door
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #37 on: May 10, 2011, 10:42:18 AM »
Quote from: am32 on May 10, 2011, 10:37:46 AM
There's a Ramada next door

And "Howard Johnson" is down the block.
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #38 on: May 10, 2011, 12:06:01 PM »
How far is owings mills?
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Re: Washington DC Master Thread
« Reply #39 on: May 10, 2011, 12:32:40 PM »
Quote from: dylu87 on May 10, 2011, 12:06:01 PM
How far is owings mills?

10-15 minutes.  You could also look at hotels in Towson which is 10-15 minutes the other direction.
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