Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

The Zoo and the Hazy are great to see. Was just there in August.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

Don't know about photography but as as a kid I went to the printing and engraving where they make paper money. Still remember the sheets of bills before they were cut

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you for your poignant and stellar images ronichas...
Totally understand your "special" point of view here having lost colleagues there also.

Ok, one more conformation & recommendation for Great Falls (VA) National Park... Washington DC's finest...
Also please consider the the Billy Goat Trail on the Maryland side... the autumn foliage is at it's peak now

Great Falls VA National Park (Mather Gorge) Nikon D700 (1/640) f/11; ISO: 200; FL 250mm

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Nikon D700 with an AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikkor used to capture the above image of Great Falls (Mather Gorge)

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photoman43

In DC itself, make sure you go to the memorials for all of the wars. The new Veterans wall is posted above. I have not seen it yet.

For the ones I have seen my favorites from a photo standpoint are the Korean, Vietnam and WWII. Visit them during the day and at night. Night time pics can be very emotional. Night time pics of the FDR and Martin Luther King memorials are very interesting too.

Great Falls for nature is a good choice.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

I second Huntley Meadows. I’m not sure what kind of bird activity you’ll see in November but in general it’s a reliable spot, especially in the morning. It’s also pretty much on the way to Mt. Vernon. I’ve never done Dyke Marsh on foot, only by kayak.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Thank you everyone for the input about Washington DC and surrounding areas.
I will be making a list and plan out my trip. Looks like I can keep plenty busy.

bocaphotogal

I enjoy Eastern Market for street photography on the weekends. Outside vendors and an indoor market too.

Hip Coyote

Ive been a few times and have a few suggestions. First, check the internet to see if there are any special events taking place, protests, etc. You may or may not want to photograph those. Second, if you or a family member are handicapped with a parking placard, take it. We drove my father in law, quite literally, up to various monuments and easily accessed them.

Of course, the various monuments, such as the WW2, Korean, Vietnam are not to be missed. If I were really into photography, I would check Photopills to see what the sun/moon conditions and try to get to the Vietnam memorial at just the right time. The sun up sun down time might be quite spectacular.

No trip to DC would be complete without seeing the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. See JFK burial site and more. Arlington, VA

We went there and saw a few moments of the Supreme Court proceedings...a complete waste of time. 20 something ushers / seating nazis rush people in and out, no photos (obviously), rude, obnoxious people. It was sad.

You may want to try looking at viator.com to see about guided walking tours...we've had great luck with them.

There is a large memorial to police officers killed in the line of duty in DC...moving.

We typically stay in Alexandria, VA and not in DC...at a Embassy Suites which is near a train station to get into the DC. Travel during day light hours and you should be ok.

Settlit Loc: Baton Rouge LA

I recommend Harpers Ferry, WV. The view of the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers from Jefferson Rock there has been called a view worth crossing an ocean to see.

tom hughes Loc: Phila Pa

DC trip. I would prepare a list based on your priority. If you want photos without people walking thru your shots forget it unless you shoot at night. Parking anywhere close to attractions is nightmare. Uber a possibility. You may want to look at ten day weather forecasts for DC area.

Crweber Loc: West Chester, PA

Photographs of the Korean War Memorial at night is very eerie. The soldiers look like ghosts coming out of the woods. WW 2 Memorial is close and you can can capture that with the Lincoln Memorial. If you go to the Lincoln Memorial go to the extreme left to get the Washington Monument, the Capital and if your there on the right day, a full moon.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

A wholly spectacular, eye-catchingly impressive composition 🔵🤍🔵🤍🔵

neco Loc: Western Colorado Mountains

I recommend you check out the National Building Museum. Unique bldg inside. Great photo ops. Have fun.

54Chop Loc: Northern Virginia

I live in Northern Virginia. This was taken about this time of year along the C&O canal, MD side of the Potomac
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JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Thanks again for all the suggestions for a good trip to DC.