Originally Posted by
dchristiva
While I generally agree with taking Uber, in my experience, parking in the area around the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial is not too bad late in the evening. There are lots of metered spots between the US Institute of Peace on 23rd and the Federal Reserve on 20th, all off Constitution. From there, the OP could hit several prominent sights and then drive along Constitution to the Capitol and head back to the DCA hotel by way of the Jefferson Memorial which should have ample adjacent parking at that hour.
Again, Uber might be the best option here, but getting a rental car and parking could be viable, depending on the actual time, day of the week, and month.
Your last sentence makes me realize how stupid I am
. I will be in DC on a Saturday. There should no trafic that day I am right ? Regarding the period I ll be there in Dec the 10th. One reason not to book a car if the weather sqeeze my stopover.
I originaly thought an hotel close to the airport will be more convenient to drop our stuff and go to the Jefferson monuments and then move towards the inner City. But those areas seem close on Google map I wasnt sure an Uber would pick me up at the airport for the Jefferson monument. But if you think that would not be an issue I may then take a room in the center.
Thanks again for your help