NY or DC

[luvdiznee]

Please help me decide. I've been to NYC a few times. Been to NY for a lot of shopping trips. But DD and I want to do the touristy stuff such as Today Show , Statue of Liberty and a show. So this will require us staying overnight so will need to know where is good to stay that is near Times Sq.

Now DC on the other hand, very unfamiliar with. Want to do touristy things as well, but not sure where to start. Even good local eateries would be on our list to go to.

I geuss either would be a learning experience, so maybe we will just pick from a hat.

[NJGIRL]

You will probably get 50/50 answers on this one. My pick would be DC, but it's my favorite "city" to visit. We have been there 4 or 5 times and it never gets old for me. The museums are top notch, the monuments are great and I just love the atmosphere there. Of course if you don't care for history it might not be for you. We had always stayed at the Lowes on L' Enfant Plaza. It is one block from the National Mall/Smithsonian Musuems. I believe Lowes has sold out but the hotel is still very classey. If you decide to go to DC let us know because I could easily come up with enough stuff to keep you busy all week long.

[scootch713]

I took my girls to NYC and they loved it. We stayed about 3 blocks from Times Square in a hotel called The Skyline. Nice clean and cheap(for NYC that is) The American Girl Store was great too!!!

Now that my oldest is 10, we are hoping to do a DC trip mainly as they are learning things in school and I think seeing things will help them understand as they hear it in school.

[SBETigg]

I've stayed at the Intercontinental in Times Square and it was wonderful. It's a walkable distance to Rockefeller Center and the Today Show, too. I've also enjoyed the Westin and my daughter stayed in a Hilton that was closer to Rockefeller Center and very good, too. But if you have done NYC, I would give DC a try. It's really lovely. There's a lot to see.

My first visit to DC was when I was 10, and I thought it was amazing. I loved the Smithsonian and all the monuments, and I found Ford's Theater fascinating. I didn't get to NYC until I was older, and it is my favorite city. I can understand why you're torn.

[biodtl]

I love them both. But one thing that is great about DC is that so much of what there is to do is FREE. You gotta love that.

[DisneyFr33k]

I'm the opposite. I lived 10 miles south of DC fo 10 years, so I am beyond familiar with all it has to offer. On the other hand, I have never been to NYC, but my sister-in-law lives there and has offered to show me around. Can't wait!!

[luvdiznee]

We were planning on doing DC in June, but now may have to wait until August, due to not being able to get enough days off from work. Just wondering if there is a big change in weather between these times? In other words are we more likely to fry in Aug? I figured June would be hot/warm but I'm thinking Aug is even more.

[MidnTPK]

We were planning on doing DC in June, but now may have to wait until August, due to not being able to get enough days off from work. Just wondering if there is a big change in weather between these times? In other words are we more likely to fry in Aug? I figured June would be hot/warm but I'm thinking Aug is even more.

Not a big change...both can be pretty hot. Or nice. Maybe slightly higher chance of nicer in June, but not a huge difference.