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That is because most of the drivers and motorists in DC are not actually DC residents, many people in the District of Columbia don't drive, those are the Maryland and VA residents who may or may not know their way through the District who may drive so indecisively. The city was voted the most walkable city in America in 2009. And when the DC streetcars come back in 2013 it will seem even busier.
By who? I've never seen DC be recognized higher than #5 (here) for walkability. It's certainly a walkable city, but not like San Francisco, Boston, or New York.
Can't go wrong with either one--I love visiting Boston. The only reason I give the edge to DC is that, if you're a first-time visitor, there's really something special about seeing the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and others in person--particularly at night. You just can't replicate that with another city.
But you could easily fill a week in each city and not run out of things to do. In Boston, I get a lot of jollies simply by strolling around Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and having a picnic in the Public Garden.
As a tourist, you should go to Boston, especially if you've already seen the Monuments.
Fenway > Nationals Park
Harvard > Georgetown + Every other school in the DC Metro^56
Newbury Street > M Street
Yes to #s 1 and 3, but what's #2 got to do with being a tourist? I don't think people really vacation in cities based upon what institutions of higher learning are located there.
Can't go wrong with either one--I love visiting Boston. The only reason I give the edge to DC is that, if you're a first-time visitor, there's really something special about seeing the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and others in person--particularly at night. You just can't replicate that with another city.
But you could easily fill a week in each city and not run out of things to do. In Boston, I get a lot of jollies simply by strolling around Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and having a picnic in the Public Garden.
Nice statement and absolutely true! Wish there were more city-data members like you that add value to reading city-data posts. Unlike a very few posters that don't look at the big picture and only look to boost their city without any pure consideration.
1.) I love when people base how good nightlife is on how late people are up partying. By that metric, College Park MD destroys every other city in nightlife with it's two sub-par bars.
2.) I wish DC's population didn't increase by 78% during the day. It would be much better if it was a lot lower - in other words, a lot more people should be in the city at night, equalizing out that percentage.
3.) Metro is my favorite transit system in the country but it DOES NOT run late enough. This has been a problem sooooo many times. The freaking patco speedline in South Jersey is 24/7 and metro closes at 3 on weekends, it's a joke. It needs to change asap.
Can't go wrong with either one--I love visiting Boston. The only reason I give the edge to DC is that, if you're a first-time visitor, there's really something special about seeing the White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and others in person--particularly at night. You just can't replicate that with another city.
But you could easily fill a week in each city and not run out of things to do. In Boston, I get a lot of jollies simply by strolling around Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and having a picnic in the Public Garden.
I agree DC is a fantastic place, but the OP said that he/she had already visited DC and had no interest in the monuments, etc.
I agree DC is a fantastic place, but the OP said that he/she had already visited DC and had no interest in the monuments, etc.
To be fair on this topic DC has some really cool areas just out of the typical monumnet tourist scene. That being said back to the original OP criteria Boston to me still gives a slightly more urban vibe; the only counter-point IMHO was they stated they were already visiting NYC (obviously an urban vibe) and Philly which is very close to the city feel you get in Boston so DC may offer a different perspective. Either way both would offer a good experience.
End of the day the NE in general has a very string of cities to explore and enjoy the American urban experinece
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By who? I've never seen DC be recognized higher than #5 (here) for walkability. It's certainly a walkable city, but not like San Francisco, Boston, or New York.
Im sorry that was in 2007 but nonetheless here...Boston came in 2nd followed by SF.
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