GETTING TO KNOW WASHINGTON D.C.

Welcome to Our Nation's Capital!

The IPAC Conference Planning Committee is excited to welcome you to Washington, DC. Our host city is known for its world-class museums, monuments/memorials, and historic neighborhoods/parks. With attractions like the White House, Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, and Georgetown Waterfront, Washington, DC has something to offer for everyone!

White House

The White House, located less than half a mile from our hotel, has been the home of every U.S. president except George Washington. Touring the White House requires some advance planning. Public tour requests must be made through your member of Congress and submitted up to three months in advance and no less than 21 days prior to your visit. Tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All White House tours are free.

More information can be found here.

Smithsonian Museums

Located slightly over a mile from our hotel, history, science, art, and culture come alive at these free museums. Collectively called the Smithsonian Institution, this world-renowned museum and research complex consists of 21 museums, galleries and a zoo.

More information on the Smithsonian museums can be found here.

Other museums that should top your list of must-do’s include:

The National Gallery of Art

International Spy Museum

Ford’s Theatre

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

National Mall

The National Mall, America’s most-visited national park, is located less than a mile from our hotel. Seeing the Washington Monument rise majestically to the sky, surrounded by the stately U.S. Capitol Building at one end and the dignified Lincoln Memorial at the other, it’s hard not to think of America’s history when you’re here.

More information can be found here.

Georgetown Waterfront

Located a mile and a half from our hotel, the city of Georgetown predates Washington, DC by almost 100 years. The beauty of Georgetown’s cobblestone sidewalks, grand homes and peaceful C&O Canal are only part of the draw to this tree-lined historic neighborhood.

More information can be found here.

Best Rooftop Bars

Find your nearest rooftop bar using the following link: https://washington.org/visit-dc/rooftop-bars-restaurants-washington-dc.

Where Can I Fill My Prescriptions?

The nearest CVS pharmacy is located at 1199 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone number is (202)628-0720.

The closest Walgreens pharmacy is located at 1325 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Phone number is (202)332-8811.

Where Is The Closest FedEx Location?

That would be 1612 K St NW Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006. Phone number is (202)466-3777.

Navigating DC with Metro

Washington, DC’s Metro connects all quadrants of DC with suburban Virginia and Maryland. It is a convenient and affordable way for visitors to DC to get around the region. A Metrorail system map will help you navigate the nation’s capital during your trip (https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/). You can plan your trip and find the best route using Metro’s Trip Planner. Metro riders must pay via SmarTrip card, which is available in a physical card at one of the stations or via an app on your phone.

Getting to the Hotel

The hotel is located 5 miles from the Reagan National Airport and 25 miles from Dulles International Airport. For those without ground transportation, we recommend the Metro or taking an Uber or Lyft.

Both airports provide free shuttle service to the car rental facility for anyone who is renting a vehicle.

Parking

The hotel offers valet parking for $59 a night (no self-parking). There are many other options for parking available nearby the hotel.

Additional Information

The Digital DC Visitors Guide

Restaurant List