Needing information on Baltimore/DC area for November

[Thad]

Originally Posted by philjones

I would LOVE to be able to get a Hotel in Baton Rouge or New Orleans for under $95.00 a night. The Courtyard where I normally stay is $129 a night on the low end and $149 a night on the high end. The rate is determined by what is going on at LSU or in New Orleans. I haven't paid less than $100 since Katrina over two years ago.

the courtyard in my town is $160! i do not know why! we tried to get a corp. rate for guest that come to our church but we said " forget it"!
however, i was just in orlando last month and stayed at one for only $74 a night. I have NEVER heard of a Ctyd for $39! that's unbelievable!

[Thad]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

I don't know.

They recently built a new building.

I will let you know.

well since you're going to be worldy and not go to church, It does little good to give you suggestions BUT i did want to mention Chester Mitchell's church - has anyone been there? Bro Haymon's son is the music director there. I have never been there myself.

If i was going on a sunday, I would visit Greater Mt calvary holiness church JUST to hear the choir! they are GREAT

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

I am landing at BWI on Nov 10. I am hunting a hotel for $40-75 for 2 nights. I intend to view some of the monuments and one or two museums. This is Sunday and then Veteran's Day, so traffic may be slower and I may find some areas closed.

I will have a rental car.

Any suggestions?

Any place to avoid. Anything stand out?

I went to the Air & Space at Dulles 2 yrs ago. I am not sure if I want to see the main building downtown or not.

If you are cool with a 25 minute drive radius you can get very clean and solid rooom accommodations for $59-$75 in Laurel, Beltsville, and even one or two places in Annapolis. Any of these three will get you to Baltimore and DC within 30 minutes.

Sunday and Verteran's are two great days in a row where DC traffic will be survivable. (If you are going to drive in DC, take my cell phone number in case you feel overwhelmed by the French-designed spokes overlaying grids).

Southeast DC (Anacostia) is serious for the uninformed. Stick to the Federal/Tidal basin and over to Arlington Cemetary and you can't go wrong. I do not eat in DC other than a few Chinatown locations so I can not help much in the District restaurant scene (pretty pricey as well). Baltimore is a very misunderstood town with a ton of great stuff to see...but nothing can compete with the Smithsonian Museum system. Size, variety, and cost (all free) are a tribute to what can be done when the US Federal treasury is stroking the checks.

The DC metro (subway/elevated train system) is flat out...SWEET. Neat and tidy, quiet, and fabulous stations (it's nice to know you can still get a nice train system for 40 billion dollars). This system is a bonafide alternative to navigating a road system that is NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH.

For Baltimore and Annapolis I can suggest several restuarants and interesting sights. Once you settle on your base camp I will be happy to give "tpbew's dining with 6 million other folks" list.

If legs are an issue, your deployment plan has to be completely thought out with that in mind. Getting and back and forth to a car in DC is just not normally done. Independance Mall is one major long walk from Congress to the Lincoln memorial. The WWII monument and the "Wall" (between Washington Monument and Lincoln memorial are spiritual destinations; sacrifice visualized by etching the names of real people who died in service to me and my country.

Local UPC churches of considerable size would be in Annapolis(Arnold) and Gathersburg/Rockville. Several smaller yet vibrant assemblies can be experienced in Laurel, NW Baltimore and various others.

Bibleway has its headquarter's location on the east side of the district in case you want to worship with apostolic brethren who do not send their dues to Hazelwood.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by philjones

Prax,

It is a mild form of gouging that is going on. The rates went through the roof after Katrina and now they are violating the laws of nature cause what went up doesn't appear to be coming down.

My expenses for an average month run around $2600.00. The majority of the expense is lodging and mileage. I usually buy groceries instead of eating out to save the company a little bit. I can eat for a week on the road for $35 o4 $40 worth of groceries vs. $17 - $25 a meal.

Yeah, sounds like end times economics lol....oil is too high too

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by tbpew

If legs are an issue, your deployment plan has to be completely thought out with that in mind. Getting and back and forth to a car in DC is just not normally done. Independance Mall is one major long walk from Congress to the Lincoln memorial. The WWII monument and the "Wall" (between Washington Monument and Lincoln memorial are spiritual destinations; sacrifice visualized by etching the names of real people who died in service to me and my country.

The Lincoln Memorial is a stop I have considered along with The Capitol building.

Musuems include Holocaust.

If I get into a hotel at 1 AM and then up early for Sunday I won't want to go to church. Maybe the two of us could "do lunch" on Monday.

The hotel I booked is in Bethsaida, but I am not squeamish at driving at all.

PM me a number or an email address.

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

The Lincoln Memorial is a stop I have considered along with The Capitol building.

Musuems include Holocaust.

If I get into a hotel at 1 AM and then up early for Sunday I won't want to go to church. Maybe the two of us could "do lunch" on Monday.

The hotel I booked is in Bethsaida, but I am not squeamish at driving at all.

PM me a number or an email address.

Getting from the Capital Bdlg to the Lincoln needs a plan...in country terms..."that a fer piece". Parking at the Captial end almost involves and act of God. Maybe on Sunday it's doable, I have never done the tour guide thing on Sundays. If you do Lincoln, the Vietnam is quite close (and now WWII memorial) should be considered in your planning.

I did read about you finding a hotel in Bethesda for $79.00 --congrats! You will be lodging near the pretty people!

Lunch sounds like it could be a God-thing. I will thoughtfully consider and confirm with you. I will PM my cell phone number at that time.

The drivng I referenced was IN DC not in the areas surrounding the district. If you stay along Constitution and Independance, you can't get lost (presumming you get there from Bethesda). The problem is that at the Lincoln Momument end of that stretch, you could find yourself stuck in a lane of traffic heading over the Rosevelt bridge to Virginia. Getting turned back around can be challenging --that pesky Potomac River just seems to be everywhere!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by tbpew

If you are cool with a 25 minute drive radius you can get very clean and solid rooom accommodations for $59-$75 in Laurel, Beltsville, and even one or two places in Annapolis. Any of these three will get you to Baltimore and DC within 30 minutes.

Sunday and Verteran's are two great days in a row where DC traffic will be survivable. (If you are going to drive in DC, take my cell phone number in case you feel overwhelmed by the French-designed spokes overlaying grids).

Southeast DC (Anacostia) is serious for the uninformed. Stick to the Federal/Tidal basin and over to Arlington Cemetary and you can't go wrong. I do not eat in DC other than a few Chinatown locations so I can not help much in the District restaurant scene (pretty pricey as well). Baltimore is a very misunderstood town with a ton of great stuff to see...but nothing can compete with the Smithsonian Museum system. Size, variety, and cost (all free) are a tribute to what can be done when the US Federal treasury is stroking the checks.

The DC metro (subway/elevated train system) is flat out...SWEET. Neat and tidy, quiet, and fabulous stations (it's nice to know you can still get a nice train system for 40 billion dollars). This system is a bonafide alternative to navigating a road system that is NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH.

For Baltimore and Annapolis I can suggest several restuarants and interesting sights. Once you settle on your base camp I will be happy to give "tpbew's dining with 6 million other folks" list.

If legs are an issue, your deployment plan has to be completely thought out with that in mind. Getting and back and forth to a car in DC is just not normally done. Independance Mall is one major long walk from Congress to the Lincoln memorial. The WWII monument and the "Wall" (between Washington Monument and Lincoln memorial are spiritual destinations; sacrifice visualized by etching the names of real people who died in service to me and my country.

Local UPC churches of considerable size would be in Annapolis(Arnold) and Gathersburg/Rockville. Several smaller yet vibrant assemblies can be experienced in Laurel, NW Baltimore and various others.

Bibleway has its headquarter's location on the east side of the district in case you want to worship with apostolic brethren who do not send their dues to Hazelwood.

Have you ever visited there?! I did in 1980 or '81...can't remember now...

Originally Posted by Thad

the courtyard in my town is $160! i do not know why! we tried to get a corp. rate for guest that come to our church but we said " forget it"!
however, i was just in orlando last month and stayed at one for only $74 a night. I have NEVER heard of a Ctyd for $39! that's unbelievable!

It was God. We've gone to the Steadfast Conference for several years, and wanted to go again this year. Finances didn't seem to allow it this year. Praise God we got an unexpected check in the mail that would take care of almost all of the trip. (gas, food, hotel) Started checking on hotel rooms and the one we were in last year was 30 bucks more this year. A friend told us to try priceline. Praise God. We DID get the Courtyard by Marriot. For only $39 a night too. We only bid on a 2 star hotel and they accepted our bid of $39 and bumped it up to a 2 1/2 star hotel. THAT, my friend, was God. We give Him the glory because He provided the money AND low price. Now we have enough to cover the whole trip. (and of course the tithe on the check)

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by Barb

Have you ever visited there?! I did in 1980 or '81...can't remember now...

No. Over the years I had two occassions/invites to the Baltimore location (which I think is even bigger!) but for whatever reason our group did not end up going.

There was not any well established visiting 'norms' between UPC and Bibleway...but actually, other than Bible Quizzing and sectionals, the same could probably be said even within our own organization.

[pelathais]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

As I am arriving on Saturday night, most everything will be slower on Sunday and the Monday is Veteran's day so it will be somewhat slower that day also.

I have the AAA book and have scoured Fodor's and Frommer's guides at Borders.

I don't land until 10:20 PM so doing anything the first night is moot. I was there 2 yrs ago and it poured rain. I will have an umbrella this time!

Thanks for the responses.

"Nerd like you?" Ouch!

Takes one to know one, my friend. Happy traveling and pack the pocket protector.