Why Meet in Washington, DC?
Quick Facts:
Compact and Walkable
Spanning a compact 68 square miles, Washington, DC, features grand tree-lined boulevards and a European-inspired urban design. The city’s low-rise skyline, due to height restrictions, preserves the panoramic views of its iconic monuments and open skies, offering a uniquely inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and connection.
Convenient Access
- Ronald Reagan National Airport: Located just 5 miles from downtown DC and accessible by metro.
- Dulles International Airport: Positioned 26 miles west of DC, also served by metro.
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport: Situated 32 miles from DC and accessible by Amtrak.
Beyond the Ordinary
Exceptional Venues and Boardrooms: Designed to inspire with abundant natural light and views of the capital. Unique options include:
- The newly renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts.
- The grand Andrew Mellon Auditorium.
- The LEED Gold certified Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill.
- The Top of the Hay at the historic Hay Adams, overlooking the White House.
- The contemporary Kogod Courtyard, connects two art museums.
DC’s Free Fun
Free Access to World-class Attractions: Enjoy free admission to Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, and numerous monuments and memorials.
Think Local
Global Hub: Home to 175 embassies, hundreds of international organizations, think tanks, medical institutions, research universities, and global leaders across various sectors.
Go Green
Urban Greenery: Washington, DC boasts 683 green spaces and 30 National Parks, blending urban development with extensive natural and historical sites.
Post-Meeting Adventures: Making the Most of Your Time in Washington, DC
Monuments by Moonlight Night Tour
See DC In A Different Light! The Monuments by Moonlight Tour knows just the right way to show off the capital city when the sun goes down
Museums with After-Hours Programming in Washington, DC
Check out these DC museums with evening offerings after 5 p.m., perfect for meeting attendees and visitors whose schedules don’t allow for a daytime visit.
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Need even more inspiration to meet in DC? With tech-friendly venues, new flight and hotel inventory and captivating free museums, there are endless reasons to bring your meeting or convention to the nation’s capital.
