| Travel Tips for Washington, DC |
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There is no charge for the Briefing; attendees are responsible for all travel arrangements and expenses. Please review the following information before making travel plans. We desire that your entire experience be pleasant and stress free and hope that these details will be helpful! |
| Maps |
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Click for printable maps of Washington, DC and Capitol Hill. (Note: select "Fit To Paper" on your Page Scaling print option for full-page printout.) |
| Airports |
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Washington Reagan National (DCA) is the closest airport, located about 15 minutes from Capitol Hill. Baltimore Washington International (BWI) and Washington Dulles International (IAD) are each about 45-50 minutes away. Depending on the cost of airfare, it may be cost-effective to fly into BWI or IAD and take a cab to DC. (Factor in a cab fare of about $50 each way.) *Note: If departing Washington on Wednesday evening, make sure that plane reservations are not scheduled for earlier than 7:00PM to avoid missing the conclusion of the Briefing. |
| Transportation |
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Cabs, cabs, cabs!!! If you are flying in, we strongly recommend that you do not rent a car. Parking on Capitol Hill is unreliable and can be a nightmare. Fortunately, taxis are in abundance and the drivers are familiar with the buildings you will be visiting. These provide a very economical and stress free way to get around. However, if you are driving into the District, we recommend that you park at Union Station and take the Metro down to the Capitol South stop (there is virtually no parking around the Capitol). When you exit at Capitol South, you will be directly behind the Cannon House Office Building and across the street from the Capitol. Metro is a fantastic mode of transportation and highly recommended. The Capitol South stop will deposit travellers at the appropriate location for then walking over to the House Office Buildings. Click here for Metro Maps. |
| Airfare |
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Please feel free to contact North Star Travel at 800.397.5657. Many times, they are able to find reasonable airfare/hotel package deals. The following are also good sites for booking airfare and hotel: |
| Hotels |
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It is very, very important to book hotels early as area hotels fill quickly, forcing you outside the city. If possible, stay close to Capitol Hill; we will be gathering early on Wednesday morning and this will ensure that you are not delayed as a result of rush hour traffic. The following are hotels on or near Capitol Hill; again, www.capitolreservations.com is a great resource for booking hotels:
Capitol Hill Suites
Capital Hilton
Grand Hyatt, Washington
Holiday Inn Capitol
Holiday Inn on the Hill
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington Court on Capitol Hill
Willard Intercontinental
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