Leaving Luggage on safe place for 1 day. (Washington: hotel, home)

[diver77]

Hi;

I'm travelling from South Carolina back home outside US. I notice, I will get a better deal if I fly first to Washington DC and then from there fly back home.

So I'm planning to fly to Washington DC, IAD and arrive by 7 AM and fly at the evening from there. This will also give me sometime to see Washington DC.

My only issue is with Luggage, where do I put them. Is there for example a place either on airport or on the city where I could leave them, since I will not stay at hotel during that time.

Thanks!


Best regards,
A.

[urbancritic]

I pasted from the Smithsonian below (link below that). Another link at bottom for responses to same question on Trip Advisor. Good luck and enjoy DC!

Checkrooms/Lockers*
Lockers are subject to CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Security requires all bags be inspected before they can be placed in self-service checkrooms or lockers. Lockers are for the use of museum patrons only while they visit the Smithsonian.
Lockers are available as follows:

•African Art Museum – lockers with keys
•American History Museum – lockers with keys
(various sizes) on 1st floor (Constitution Ave)
•Freer Gallery and Sackler – lockers with code lock
•Hirshhorn Museum – lockers with code lock
•Natural History Museum – lockers with keys (Const. Ave. & Mall)
•Postal Museum – lockers with keys
•Reynolds Center for Art & Portraiture – lockers with digital locks (F & G Streets)
•Udvar-Hazy Center – lockers with keys

BAG LUNCHES, properly closed and secured, can be stored at these facilities.

*Most lockers are appropriate for coats, small bags, and carry-on luggage.

Alternate non-Smithsonian location:
Union Station luggage storage room
6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
charge determined by size of bag & length of time
open to public (not just rail passengers)
need photo ID

Security and Policies | Visit | Smithsonian

Taking suitcases to the Smithsonian - Washington DC Forum - TripAdvisor

[JasperJade]

The U.S. is on a high terror alert right now. Just take it with you. Trying to leave it anywhere but the airport is going to give you a giant hassle. Most airlines have places to hold luggage for people who are on a long layover. Ask the airline.

[diver77]

Thank you all... I dont think the airline will keep my luggage because I will book for the two trips separate most likely through different airlines.

[JasperJade]

Originally Posted by diver77

Thank you all... I dont think the airline will keep my luggage because I will book for the two trips separate most likely through different airlines.

You won't know unless you call them and ask. Ask the second airline. They have more of a vested interest in keeping you happy before the flight.

[urbancritic]

Two weeks ago we went to the Renwick Gallery and the security in the main entrance sent us to the lower floor and the security there took our carry-on while we walked through the exhibits. So while I agree security is tight, it's still workable.

[gomason]

Security is always high in DC -- this is the nation's capital.


Union Station has baggage storage but one of the museums on the mall would probably be more convenient.

[AeroGuyDC]

Go to Union Station. Drop it off there.

[papichulo2]

Originally Posted by AeroGuyDC

Go to Union Station. Drop it off there.

agree. see this is coming from a guy wit some REAL street smarts. listen to him.