I'm going to the Supreme Court!

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I had a moment of panic when I read that security at the SCOTUS includes TWO x-ray machines. Since I am rather heavily pierced in hidden places. Metal detectors are usually not a problem, but x-ray machines will definately give the security folk an eyeful.

Those are probably for packages, briefcases, etc.

I've been to the Supreme Court once to view an argument. It was pretty neat. A former Clerk got us in to see a whole argument, instead of one of those crappy 3 minute slots.

There's a ton to see in DC. Since you will only be here for a few days, and it will be freezing, you should stay mostly in the museums. The Natural History Museum and the Air And Space Museum are both pretty damn cool. Dinosaur bones and rockets. You can't beat that.

Of course there are a bunch of art museums and misc museums. All are free, so see as many as you want. They are all near each other, so if you get bored with one, go to another.

The monuments are cool, but it will be cold out. Especially for a Texan. You can see them from afar. They are spaced far apart, and parking is a bitch near them, so that means walking a mile or two out in the cold if you want to see them up close.

The Library of Congress is neat, and will be right next to the Supreme Court, so you can step in there for a few minutes. The Central Reading room is what you want to see there.

I could list a bunch of cool things to see that are off the beaten path, but if this is your first trip, you should see the major attractions first.

Where are you staying? Downtown?