Can anyone tell me where to get off on the Blue line metro

[keta11]

in DC tomorrow for the protest. Where is the rally site? I am coming from Alexandria, VA (20 minutes away). Thanks

[sui generis]

1. I think getting off on the metro is illegal

no matter where you do it.

:evilgrin:

(sorry, sorry, really sorry. I couldn't help myself)

[keta11]

3. Come on sui

I need some serious help here.

[tocqueville]

4. LOL, you stole my line...

:rofl:

[demnan]

2. McPherson Square

it is closest to the White House.

[keta11]

6. Thanks for the info n/t.

[qanda]

9. The rally begins at the Washington Monument

Is that still correct information?

[displacedtexan]

5. McPherson Square

That's the closest stop to the White House.

Then, just follow the crowd.

[rocktivity]

7. I'm staying on an hotel on New York Ave. NE about 3 miles away

What's the nearest metro station and where should I, uh, disembark?

:headbang:
rocknation

[northzax]

12. you should take the hotel's shuttle

to Union Station, or take a cab.

[rocktivity]

13. Thanks--when you're a stranger in strange land

little things like this help a lot. I should be pulling into town about midnight--depends on how long it takes me to finish burning my "ultimate road trip" CD!

:headbang:
rocknation

[Ready4Change]

8. Smithsonian, in my opinion. Here's a link to metro map, too

http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

Smithsonian lets you out between the Capitol Building and the Washingon Monument. (Or next to the Agriculture Department, depending on the exit you use.)

I use the Smithsonian exit for the DC Kite Flys, which are held on the Washington Monument grounds. Works pretty well for arriving, but can take a long time to get into the station at the end of the day, due to the crowds. Might print a copy of this map ( http://www.wmata.com/metrobus/maps/dc.pdf ) and walk to a different station, like Federal Triangle.

[qanda]

10. Here's a link to metro and bus information for all those interested

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3099

[northzax]

11. DU people are meeting at the Washington Monument

whch means you should get off at either Federal Triangle or Smithsonian. FedTri is your best bet, since you won't have to fight across the Mall.