Attractions
We always strive to provide engaging programs at each convention. These activities are designed to be great learning experiences and can be quite motivational.
DC is a city that makes history and its a playground of national treasures – from the Smithsonian museums to legendary landmarks like the Capitol and the White House. There is something for everyone including cutting-edge culinary eateries, art museums, and world class shopping. Check out some of the highlights below:Smithsonian Institution Building
Start at the Smithsonian Institution Building where you can pick up a
map and information on all of the museums. These national treasures
cover a wide range of subjects from art to space exploration. Plan to
explore those you are most interested in. The world's largest museum and research complex includes 19 museums and galleries. Click here to start planning your visit.Tour the National Monuments and Memorials
Our national monuments are truly spectacular. The best time to see them
is at night when they are illuminated, less crowded and parking is
easier. During daytime visits, take a tour bus. Listen to informative
park ranger talks and you won’t have to negotiate congested city
traffic. Click here to get information about touring.Tour the Three Houses of Government
The Three Houses of Government are key places to visit when sightseeing in Washington, DC. The White House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court are impressive buildings and visiting them will help you understand more about the U.S. government and its history. Plan ahead and find out about how to take a tour of the three houses of government in the nation's capital. Click here for more information.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is both the most hallowed burial ground of our Nation's fallen and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Washington, DC, area. The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery honor those who have served the nation and their families by providing a sense of beauty and peace. The rolling green hills are dotted with trees (some that are older than the cemetery itself), monuments and gardens throughout the 624 developed acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual and their families laid to rest within the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Click here for more information.
Shops at Georgetown Park
You may want to visit Georgetown, where retail rules. Also explore independently-owned DC boutiques located throughout the neighborhood offering the designs of young, emerging designers. Click here for more information.
Old Town Alexandria
Explore a destination where colonial charm blends harmoniously with some of the most dynamic activities in the Washington, DC area. Alexandria offers a collection of over ten historic museums that preserve the city's important heritage amidst modern day delights including the Potomac River waterfront with vistas of Washington, DC. Savor innovative cuisine, browse Alexandria's boutiques and specialty shops. Stroll 250-year-old brick-paved streets lined with 18th-and 19th-century architecture, enticing dining, shopping, and attractions. Alexandria is easily accessible from the hotel via the Metro. Click here for more information.
There is so much to see and do near Washington, DC, you may want to extend your visit. Make sure to look at the
sample itineraries on this website to plan for additional days in Washington, DC, as the
convention rates in the hotel are available for three days prior to the start
of the convention and three days after the convention. So plan to come early
and stay late and take advantage of all features this exciting city has to
offer!