If you plan to visit the nation s capital for your next family vacation there s a good chance you ll be utilizing the local city subway system known as the Metro . Washington DC s Metro system is fast, efficient, and economical and services just about every tourist attraction in town. Your basic How to guide is available at any one of their kiosks and the station managers are always willing to help non-natives navigate the tunnels. However, certain unwritten rules in the Metro system do exist, which virgin travelers will find quite useful. To begin, tickets for the Metro system can be purchased at any Metro kiosk.
Instructions are available in the form of large posters above the ticket machines.
Your best bet, though, is to request assistance from the station managers who can find you the best deal for your traveling needs. Sail to the Left. Seasoned Metro riders adhere strictly to this policy and leave the left hand side of the escalator open for commuters wishing to sail down the steps to meet their train. Inadvertent blockage of the sail side will usually result in polite requests to move, but you could literally be crushed during rush hour. Trains approach the station on a regular basis more frequently during rush hour and the average wait for a non-rush hour train is rarely more than ten minutes.