My daughter may be traveling to DC on a bus next weekend with a couple of friends. They would arrive into Union Station in DC. I have concerns about the DC area and have no idea whether this station or area is safe for her and her friends.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
How would you recommend they get to the hotel from there?
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I'll second the Uber. My daughter goes to school there and uses Uber all the time, including from Union Station.
How would you recommend they get to the hotel from there?
Have them uber or cab. There are cabs sitting right out front. That would be their best bet. Woodley Park is a good area btw.
And to be honest..I wouldn't take any chances. I'd hire a security team to escort them to their hotel. Find some ex-Blackwater guys who have seen Fallujah, etc so they're experienced if when shit hits the fan. They should have M16s at minimum and ideally 'nades, but I'm unsure the DC laws on small explosives, so check with your lawyer.
Maybe this is slightly paranoid, but we're talking about your daughter's safety. Tell her good luck (she'll need it).
The hotel and station are in a safe area but personally I would have kids take uber everywhere and add an extra layer in terms on not having to ride trains, etc.
I lived there 20 years, till 2 years ago.
No need to even leave Union S. There, get on Metro red line going NW toward Shady Grove. Get off at Woodley Park stop. Short walk uphill to Marriott Wardman. There is NO need for cab, uber. Woodley even safer than Union.
In Woodley Park, there is a good diner called Open City, a great sushi place called Tono Sushi, and a good Irish Pub called Murphy's.
The zoo is right up the hill about 1/4 mile. Dupont Circle is one stop south and Cleveland Park is 1 stop north.
And to be honest..I wouldn't take any chances. I'd hire a security team to escort them to their hotel. Find some ex-Blackwater guys who have seen Fallujah, etc so they're experienced if when shit hits the fan. They should have M16s at minimum and ideally 'nades, but I'm unsure the DC laws on small explosives, so check with your lawyer.
Maybe this is slightly paranoid, but we're talking about your daughter's safety. Tell her good luck (she'll need it).
What a DB post, even if sarcastic.
And to be honest..I wouldn't take any chances. I'd hire a security team to escort them to their hotel. Find some ex-Blackwater guys who have seen Fallujah, etc so they're experienced if when shit hits the fan. They should have M16s at minimum and ideally 'nades, but I'm unsure the DC laws on small explosives, so check with your lawyer.
Maybe this is slightly paranoid, but we're talking about your daughter's safety. Tell her good luck (she'll need it).
lol not exactly reality. Now if they ventured farther into SE then you could argue something. It's not Detroit or St Louis.