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Smithsonian Metro Station

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Southwest Washington, Washington
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Smithsonian Metro Station
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    David K.
    "local custom and stand to the right on the escalators."(4 Tips)
    Emily R.
    "Not the place to refill your farecards or smartrips on the weekend."(2 Tips)
    Danny P.
    "It’s a convenient stop for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler."(2 Tips)
    Neko F.
    "This line has more white people than an LL Bean store"(3 Tips)
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  • Heather M.
    Heather MittensJanuary 20, 2013
    Just go ahead and put plenty of money on your SmarTrip card. Took many people don't know how to use the machines and it takes awhile to get to it.
    Upvoted Mar 12
  • Marc Kevin H.
    Marc Kevin HallJune 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The station entrance by the Castle is closed in the evenings, so you'll need to walk a couple of blocks to the other entrance.
    Upvoted Mar 12
  • Evan G.
    Evan GassmanMarch 13, 2011
    Welcome to Washington, tourists! Enjoy your time here, and please, stand to the right, walk on the left, and if the escalator is broken (like it was today), just walk. :)
    Upvoted Mar 2
  • Going Out Guide from PostLocal
    Going Out Guide from PostLocalMarch 16, 2011
    #CherryBlossoms: PSST, want to go on a Blossom Secrets Stroll during the 2011 Cherry Blossom Festival? $15 buys a tour and the secrets behind Washington's Japanese cherry trees. Saturdays from 2 to 4 Read more
    Upvoted Mar 17
  • David K.
    David KlevanJuly 29, 2010
    If you are visiting from out of town, please respect local custom and stand to the right on the escalators.
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DSeptember 22, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The escalators let out right on the mall, while the elevators let out 2 blocks south
    Upvoted Mar 17
  • Sean M.
    Sean MetzgarSeptember 28, 2010
    Wear deodorant, I visited the area and had the unpleasant experience of sitting next to someone that chose to bathe in their own sweat before boarding the train.
  • Danny P.
    Danny PimientaAugust 20, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    It’s a convenient stop for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler.
  • Danny M.
    Danny MApril 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If you choose to stand on an escalator, it is courteous to stand on the right so others may walk on the left.
  • Melissa
    MelissaJune 3, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Escalators: stand on the right, walk on the left. Keeps everyone happy
  • The Transit Navigator
    The Transit NavigatorMay 19, 2012
    During normal operations, the doors open on the RIGHT at this station.
  • Lauren :.
    Lauren :DDecember 11, 2009
    just get the all day any line pass. makes life WAY easier. for vacation that is... locals, just use your card of course =]
  • Melissa
    MelissaJanuary 22, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Walk on the left, stand on the right!! Please!!
  • Neko F.
    Neko FerroJanuary 14, 2012
    This line has more white people than an LL Bean store
  • Nikki S.
    Nikki SAugust 12, 2013
    Smelled like garbage and port-a-potties. Lovely.
  • Tom J.
    Tom JApril 8, 2012
    Stand on the right walk on the left
  • Emily R.
    Emily RaderJune 19, 2011
    Not the place to refill your farecards or smartrips on the weekend. The lines are long and consist of clueless tourists.
  • Bonnie H.
    Bonnie HayesJune 27, 2013
    Don't try to force doors open.
  • Chris S.
    Chris StephensMay 25, 2012
    Play it safe on the Metro at all times.
  • mtnbke
    mtnbkeAugust 31, 2010
    I taught the kids to stand on right, walk on left!
  • kristen g.
    kristen guernierFebruary 29, 2012
    Ya cant eat here
  • trevor r.
    trevor rMay 17, 2010
    Sandra sucks... Jk!
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1200 Independence Ave SW (at 12th St SW)
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