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Ever thought of trying an alternative way of seeing what DC has to offer without walking everywhere but still getting your exercise? Then try a bike tour! Hop on to one of the rental bikes from Bike and Roll conveniently located by the Smithsonian museums and The Mall. The address is 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW on 12th St. across from the Federal Triangle Metro (blue and orange lines).

Bike and Roll

You can take a guided tour of the Capital Sites, Historic Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon (see Alexandria location). It’s a fun and healthy way to see our cities wonderful sites and at a reasonable price! You can rent a bike and take your own tour or join in on one of theirs. They offer a variety of bikes, such as road, cruiser, comfort, performance and tandem. Rentals include helmet, bike tube, pump, lock, city map, and handlebar bag. The prices vary by bike type and the amount of time it’s used. They also offer trailer carriages, so young members of the family can come along for the ride. Electric scooters and wheelchairs are also available as rentals. For some real excitement, take a Monement Night Tour and enjoy the sites as the sun sets. See the links below for more information.

Bike Rentals

Electric Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals

Bike Tours

Family Bike Adventures

-Vanessa, Innkeeper

If lots of walking is not your cup of tea - a guided bike tour may be just what you need.  Rates are about $35 a day but please check the site below for updated information.

http://www.bikethesites.com/

Taxi Meters: Fines Begin June 1

For years Taxi Cab drivers in DC have used and abused the Zone System charges.   The abuse was even greater with tourists since they didn’t know how to fight off such abuses.  But now, finally, thanks to the City’s Mayor the system has been changed to what the rest of the world uses which is the the time-and-distance meters as of May 1.  Beginning June 1, drivers risk a $1,000 fine and a suspended or revoked license for not using a meter. Next time you take a taxi, look for the sticker with the District flag certifying that a meter is in use. Call 311 or visit the DC Taxicab Commission website to file a complaint. Read more.

If you are planning to rent a car while visiting the Nations Capital, (which isn’t such a good idea due to heavy traffic and lack of parking spaces), then you might want to consider renting a Zip or Flex car.  These cars are parked throughout the city and their rates are not that bad.  There are some cars available pretty close to the American Guest House.  Here are a couple of links so you can compare rates and locations:   http://www.flexcar.com/ and http://www.zipcar.com/dc/find-cars#choose

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That is one thing we have plenty of in DC — Taxis drive up and down Columbia Road, you can catch one right in front of the� AmericanGuestHouse 24 hours a day,  so there is no need to call for one –  just waive one down! or you can walk across the street to the Washington Hilton where� there is normally a fleet of them awaiting for customers.