Originally Posted by
Tanya934
Thankfully we're not going to drive to Boston but take the Amtrak Acela service but thanks for your replies as it's definately put DC back in the trip planner.
That is a long train ride. Why not fly?
DC over Labor Day weekend will not be outrageously busy. Most people try to avoid DC in August through Labor Day, so you will have fewer residents and fewer locals than usual.