Visiting Washington DC

Getting to Washington DC

There are three main airports that serve Washington DC, DCA, IAD, BWI. Alternatively, if you prefer to enter the United States through New York city and then catch a train to get to Washington DC, there are three main airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

You can also arrive to DC by train. Amtrak has frequent daily departures from major cities throughout the Northeast, Southeast, New York, and even Chicago. Trains arrive at Union Station, bringing you to the heart of DC, that also has its own Metro Station and easy access to taxis and ridesharing.

More information on additional options:
Getting to Washington DC,
Getting Around DC (Walking, Biking, Scooters, Metrorail, Metrobus, DC Circulator, Regional Public Transit).

• Cosi (sandwiches/salads) - Corner of 15th & K Streets
• Potbelly (sandwiches) - Corner of 15th & K Streets
• Chop't (salads) - K Street between 16th & 17th Streets
• Roti (Mediterranean) - K Street between 16th & 17th Streets
• Five Guys (burgers) - I (Eye) Street between 14th & 15th Streets
• Pret a Manger (sandwiches/salads) - Corner of K Street and McPherson Square
• Au Bon Pain (sandwiches/salads) - I (Eye) Street between 14th & 15th Streets
• Paul (sandwiches/salads) - Connecticut between K and L Streets
• Corner Bakery (sandwiches/salads) - Corner of K Street and Vermont

Further afield, but within 10 min walking distance are :

• Shake Shack (burgers) - Corner of Connecticut and 18th Street
• Moby Dick's (Persian) - N Street between Connecticut and 19th Street
• Black and Orange (burgers) - Connecticut between N Street and Dupont Circle
• Panera Bread (sandwiches/salads) - Connecticut between N Street and Dupont Circle
• Luna (diner) - Connecticut between N Street and Dupont Circle
• DGS Deli - Connecticut between N Street and Dupont Circle
• GBD (chicken and donuts) - Connecticut between N Street and Dupont Circle
• Chipotle (Mexican) - Corner of M Street and 19th Street
• Qdoba (Mexican) - M Street between 18th and 19th Streets
• Bub and Pops (Deli) - M Street between 18th and 19th Streets
• New Orleans Po Boy Shop (Cajun) - Corner of M Street and 19th Street

Nearby Dining Options

• SHOTO, Distance: < 1 Block, Cuisine: Japanese
• Dauphine's, Distance: 1 Block, Cuisine: French/Cajun
• PJ Clarke's, Distance: < 1 Block, Cuisine: American
• Il Piatto, Distance: 1 Block, Cuisine: Italian

Here are some resources for Washington DC:

• Monuments & Memorials
• Museums (Note: some museums require advanced ticket reservation, even if their admission is free. More info: hours, discover museums)
• Outdoor recreation and exploration
• Day Trips from Washington, D.C.
• Take advantage of Washington, DC’s 100 Free Things to Do
• Complimentary discounts through "DC Deals" program

Parking in Conference Venue

Do you need parking during the conference? The hotel offers valet parking. Visit this page for more information.