sodly Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 This Midwesterner is going to be in the Washington DC area next week for a few days (Oct 27-29) and I wanted to ask if anyone knows of any vintage truck things to do or see in that area. I don't get to the east coast very often so I thought I'd ask here. I know the Keystone Museum is a couple hours south of DC so that's one possibility. Are there any other museums or truck collections out that way? Any shows? Any nice Superliners to see, lol? Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Not much in the way of public collections in the area that I know of. The Keystone is probably your best bet. Show season has pretty well wrapped up as well. I assume you are doing the tourist thing? If so there is plenty to see and do in DC and the Metro area. Make sure you get to the new(er) addition, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, to Air and Space at Dulles Airport. Just doing the various Smithsonians can eat up a week if you want to really look at each exhibit. If you are a Civil War buff Gettysburg is only a little over an hour from DC and there are numerous other battle grounds just south of DC like Manassas and Fredericksburg. Mount Vernon estate in VA and of course Arlington National Cemetery are also well worth the time to visit as well. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steelman Posted October 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2016 I would also put in a plug for the Marine Corps Museum. This is just south of DC on I95 less than 20 miles. They recently added a few new exhibits, and are working on more. There are some motor vehicles on display, and a truly great museum. And the admission is free ( paid for by those who served!) 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 There's also the NRA Museum just off of Rt 66 about 15 miles out from DC. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Things to do in Washington, D.C. https://washington.org/things-do-washington-dc . . . . U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 301 14th Street Southwest Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Truck wise the Keystone Museum is it but well worth the trip! There is a fire engine museum on the northside of Baltimore. All the previous museums mentioned are also terrific. There should be enough here to keep you busy! P.S. Stay off the Beltway during rush hour or that is where you will spend most of your time! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The Fire Museum of Maryland http://www.firemuseummd.org/ The Baltimore Streetcar Museum http://www.baltimorestreetcar.org/ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Traffic in this area is legendary, so plan on avoiding rush hour as much as possible if you venture outside of the city. OBTW "evening" rush hour can begin as early as 1:00 pm in the summer and is generally getting tight by 3 every day. i.e. I live about 40 miles south and it was not out of the norm for my commute to take 2 to 3 hours in the evening. The best traffic info is on WTOP, 107.7, or Waze. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHfred Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 All of the Smithsonian Museums are well worth your time BUT I would not drive into downtown DC. I would park on the outskirts and take the Metro in. The Metro is a mess now because of maintenance that is being done. You might want to check to see what lines are being affected when you plan to go. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodly Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Thanks for the input and ideas, everyone. Not really doing the tourist thing.... been there, done that. Going to visit family. Mostly just interested in truck stuff to see and do while I'm out that way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Send me a PM and I can hook you up to visit a couple of private fire truck collections in the area. I am headed to ME on the 25th to go get a friends new project with him, but I should be back by the 27th. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 On 10/17/2016 at 8:59 PM, wingman said: Truck wise the Keystone Museum is it but well worth the trip! There is a fire engine museum on the northside of Baltimore. All the previous museums mentioned are also terrific. There should be enough here to keep you busy! P.S. Stay off the Beltway during rush hour or that is where you will spend most of your time! true that! 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47287-washington-dc-area-things-to-dosee/#findComment-349258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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