Sunday, June 1, 2014

Discovering Different Washington DC Audio Walking Tours

By Lila Bryant


Whether with a guide or pre-recorded audio, walking while on vacation can be a great experience. There are several different types of Washington DC audio walking tours. Some offer insight into historic neighborhoods while others take tourists on areas rarely seen. In most cities, there are also those that focus on specific attractions, museums or other locations of interest.

Audio recordings can be directed at specific attractions, or merely guide tourists on a walk around the city. Some focus on history, others attractions, while others allow visitors to get a closer look into U. S. Government operations. One of the best is probably related to the grounds of the White House which sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Some travel companies offer past, present and future recordings free of charge. This now allows those who may be homebound for various reasons the opportunity to take a trip without ever leaving home, especially those whom lack the funds to do so. While, others use the podcasts to determine which areas might be good for future vacations.

Many areas have both day and night tours, this is especially true in cities which host ones related to ghosts as most happen at night. Whereas, most historic walking and museum audio tours are only offered during the daytime. When traveling alone, it is often good to get an idea of the safety of an area by checking local crime statistics and participating in group tours or walking with a guide.

Podcasts can be used on active tours, or to escape from the comfort of home. For those who have to be home due to school, work or illness, these recordings can provide a great way to visit a number of cities without ever leaving home. Most of these podcasts are free and can easily be downloaded off different tour company websites.

When planning on visiting any city, it is best to check local crime statistics. It is also good to travel in groups, or pairs because when listening to a walking tour, walkers are not always immediately aware of their surroundings. Safety need be first and foremost when touring any area, especially areas where other tourists may not frequent as often as the main streets and attractions.

Many travel websites which offer these walking tour podcasts also offer a newsletter related to different cities which individuals can sign up to receive on a regular basis. These newsletters often feature news, weather and current events in the area. Most also include histories and stories of people and places in the region along with narration of different tours.

Whether visiting the U. S. Capitol for the first time, listening to a podcast from home, or a frequent traveler to the city, individuals can learn a great deal about the city and people of the area. One of the newest museums, that of the Museum of the American Indian provides insight into some of the earliest and most turbulent times of the country. D. C. Is also a city that offers a great deal of learning experiences whether through visiting museums, the White House, or other free attractions, historic alleyways and neighborhoods.




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