Chances are you will visit the Vietnam memorial, do yourself a favor and walk across Constitution avenue and look at the Albert Einstein memorial, fantastic. Remember, the Smithsonian is not just one building it's lots of buildings Air and Space and American History are the most popular. You can stay in Arlington or anywhere the Metro runs, it's the best way to travel around. Plenty of great restaurants in DC, look on line at the food section of the Washington Post to see reviews. Don't know how long you will be there, but if there is any way to get out to the Dulles Airport area to see the Udvar Hazy Air and Space museum, go; they have a space shuttle and SR-71 an SST the Enola Gay and lots more. Honestly the tours through Congress are rather boring. On the mall, best food is in the Indian Museum. Enjoy
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