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[quote=Anonymous]Email your senator or representative now to ask about tickets to the White House to see the Christmas decorations. You can request 90 days in advance and they book very quickly so do it as close to the 90 day window as possible.

If you like tea, the Willard has a great holiday tea. They are accepting reservations now. You need to call for one.

If you are staying in DC proper, I would not bother with a car unless you are driving her from NY. I would take the train to Union Station. It's so much easier.

I would stay near Center City, Penn Quarter, or Dupont Circle. If you want to stay out further to save money, I would stay in Arlington - anywhere between Courthouse and Ballston.

For seafood, check out restaurants around Navy Pier or the Wharf.

If you like history, I would go to the American History museum, the African American museum (you can request tickets 30 days out), and request tickets to the Capital from your senator/rep. Do a tour of the monuments at night. It would be easiest to do one of the paid tours or the trolley since it's a longish walk to see all of them. I also really like the Botanic Gardens at the holidays because they have the models of the DC buildings made out of all natural materials, but this can be a mad house so try to avoid going on a weekend.[/quote]

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