Originally Posted by Opal Jane
Hi Jacki,
I live 30 minutes from Washington DC and going to Lancaster Pennsylvannia to see the quilts, fabric stores and the Amish would be a great visit. I know you want to go to Washington but if you are ever in Houston Texas, the International Quilt Festival (www.quilts.com) is a must see. There are thousands of quilts and about 1500 vendors.
I agree - after visiting busy Washington DC a ride to Lancaster, PA would be a beautiful change. There is a quilt show March 14-17 2012. A bit chilly at that time of year, but prices for air and lodging might be a bit less. A nice addition, if interested, might be to land in NYC, look around and take the Amtrac train to DC - its about 3 hours or so. Nice trip. Be careful where you plan your stay in DC. It is pricey, but the less expensive are in an area (NE and SE) where I wouldn't stay! The subway system in DC is very user friendly and clean. Some hotels around the DC area - e.g. Alexandria etc., are on bus tour stop routes.
Patricia