Want to get out and enjoy nightlife, afraid to ride Metro too late, What to do??

[Teacher383940]

Originally Posted by juniperbleu

Whenever I don't want to take the Metro home, I just cab. Really, it's not that big of a deal. For me it's not really the Metro itself, but the walk home from the Metro. While it's fairly safe, it can be desolate around here (especially from L'Enfant) and I just get uncomfortable. Also, after about 11 or so I start getting lazy and the 15-minute cab is too tempting.

If you truly feel uncomfortable, go the cab route. Are you uncomfortable on the entire system, or just in certain areas? If it's only certain areas, ride the metro towards home, get off at a popular stop, and cab from there.

Yep, you're right. When I plan my outings, plan to have cab fare. Got it. Super fun times!!

[Teacher383940]

Originally Posted by DomRep

Cab it. The price for a one way cab is not $20. Are you going to Virginia? A cab fare for me from Adams Morgan to my place is about $10 including tip. I also live in Columbia Heights, maybe that's why. But you can cab it, and Metro is safe enough that you can take it at 2 AM. I've done it before, stumbling drunk, and a little tipsy and as of today, nothing has happened to me.

Just like any big city, use common sense.

It will get a lot better in the summer when the sun is still out at 8:30, but for now, cab it. Or just don't go out.

I agree. Use cabs, dont stay out too late. Thanks!!

[juniperbleu]

Originally Posted by Teacher383940

Yep, you're right. When I plan my outings, plan to have cab fare. Got it. Super fun times!!

Well, you can drive. I know several people who drive into the city and park on the weekends. Sure, it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to park right outside the door (unless you go somewhere with valet or something), but I've been able to find street parking in Dupont, Adams Morgan, and U Street on the weekends. The only neighborhood where I find it to be extremely difficult is Chinatown, but if nothing else there are plenty of spots down by the Mall.

[The Heartbreak Kid]

Originally Posted by juniperbleu

Well, you can drive. I know several people who drive into the city and park on the weekends. Sure, it's highly unlikely that you'll be able to park right outside the door (unless you go somewhere with valet or something), but I've been able to find street parking in Dupont, Adams Morgan, and U Street on the weekends. The only neighborhood where I find it to be extremely difficult is Chinatown, but if nothing else there are plenty of spots down by the Mall.

Chinatown is horrible. An alternative is to drive to Lefant, park and metro to Chinatown.

[juniperbleu]

Originally Posted by ahales

Chinatown is horrible. An alternative is to drive to Lefant, park and metro to Chinatown.

True, though that might defeat the purpose of avoiding the Metro late at night. It's a nice walk to Chinatown from L'Enfant, but if the Metro's making her nervous I don't think she want to walk it alone either.