I'll be around during the week. April 6th-8th, we'll be in PA (I think) for Easter.
Hotels...it really depends on how much you want to spend. You're coming for work, right? It will be easier to narrow down the selection if I had an idea where you'll need to be. Most downtown hotels are within walking distance of at least one major attraction and a Metro stop. Whatever you do, don't wait too long, because it's the National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 31st to April 15th. The city's crazy packed with tourists and hotels fill up quickly. You may have to compromise.
I have no horse in the stroller/backpack race, except to say you will definitely need something. Rugged is good.
I've seen parents use a car seat in a cab, and I've seen them not. If it's not going to add a lot to the metric ton of stuff you already have to pack, I'd bring it. Both meara and I have cars, and you never know if we may get the urge to go somewhere that requires one. If it's going to be a hassle, then we'll work around it.
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Hotels...it really depends on how much you want to spend. You're coming for work, right? It will be easier to narrow down the selection if I had an idea where you'll need to be. Most downtown hotels are within walking distance of at least one major attraction and a Metro stop. Whatever you do, don't wait too long, because it's the National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 31st to April 15th. The city's crazy packed with tourists and hotels fill up quickly. You may have to compromise.
I have no horse in the stroller/backpack race, except to say you will definitely need something. Rugged is good.
I've seen parents use a car seat in a cab, and I've seen them not. If it's not going to add a lot to the metric ton of stuff you already have to pack, I'd bring it. Both meara and I have cars, and you never know if we may get the urge to go somewhere that requires one. If it's going to be a hassle, then we'll work around it.
Yay! You're going to have so much fun.