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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 4:58 am
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Originally Posted by CDTraveler
We plan to be in DC for the Inaguration and wondered what special events besides the parade might be readily accessible to the public. Is security going to be insane and have all the public building closed? Or can we visit the museums and monuments during the weekend? Is it worth asking our local Congresscritter about tickets to see the Capital during that time period?

(hotel already booked at pre-election rates, driving to Maryland from home near PHL and planning to use Metro while in DC proper)

If anybody has links to event schedules for the time period, please post!
There'll be lots of security on the parade route on the day.
Museums and monuments will be open as usual on the weekend.
You can go visit the Capitol ... via the visitors' center.
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