Quick Tip: Surviving the Crowds in Washington, DC

Whether you're in Washington D.C. for the Fourth of July fireworks, an inauguration, a march, or something smaller like Folk Life Festival, eventually you've got to leave. Instead of heading out of the city en masse with everybody else, consider taking a deep breath, getting a beer and some food someplace nearby, and let everyone else fight their way out. Give it a few hours to clear out, then you can hop on the Metro (or in your car) and leave without feeling like a caged animal.