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Travel Information
Transportation:
Washington, D.C. is easily accessible by air, rail and road - leaving your travel options covered. With 3 airports to choose from - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) - the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area services more international and domestic flights than most other cities. It's easy to get around D.C., with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system, plus D.C. has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. And Washington, D.C. was just ranked the number 1 city in the nation for walking.
Metrorail, Buses and Taxis
Washington D.C. has one of the safest, cleanest, most efficient, and easy to master transportation systems in the world. Metrorail and Metrobus are the most convenient ways to get around D.C. The Washington Convention Center even has a dedicated Metro station serviced by the yellow and green lines, and many hotels are conveniently located near metro stations or bus routes.
Metrobus provides connections for locations not serviced directly by Metrorail. Metro bus runs a total of 338 routes throughout the city and the greater Washington, D.C. area with more than 485 buses using compressed natural gas or a hybrid electric drive system helping to maintain D.C. as an eco-friendly city. Metro operates from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays and to 3:00 a.m. on weekends.
The DC Circulator is recent transportation option that has been getting rave reviews from residents and visitors alike. It’s incredibly affordable at just $1 and travels along 3 specific routes designed for easy on-off access at points of interest throughout the District. The yellow line travels east to west from Georgetown to Union Station with stops at many hotels and the Convention Center. The red line travels from north to south along historic 7th Street NW connecting the Southwest waterfront area to the Convention Center. The purple line rides round the National Mall on the weekends with stops at many of the Smithsonian Institutions’ museums and galleries.
Taxicabs are abundant throughout the District. With more than 6,000 servicing the city, D.C. has one of the highest ratios of taxis per person. Currently taxis work in a zone system which customers pay by how many zones they use. Mayor Fenty has announced plans to convert all cabs in the District to a metered system like most other cities in the USA.
Rental cars are yet another option. All the major brands have locations throughout D.C. and most have offices located directly at the airports. Of course some participants may choose to drive their own vehicles.
On Foot in D.C.
One of the best ways to experience D.C. is on foot. The city’s wide sidewalks meander past the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall as well as the intimate museums, world-class theatres and splendid gardens in the neighborhoods. The Brookings Institution ranks D.C. #1 among Walkable Cities in the U.S. for 2007.
Washington, D.C. Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Weather:
September temperatures range from highs around 80 degrees to lows around 57 degrees.
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About Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC visitors enjoy access to an impressive list of free and fascinating attractions, from the powerful monuments and memorials on the National Mall to inspiring cultural treasures like the Smithsonian Institution, Library of Congress and National Gallery of Art. A diverse and beautiful world capital, DC invites visitors to step beyond these federal landmarks to explore charming neighborhoods like historic Georgetown, eclectic Adams-Morgan and trendy U Street. DC’s neighborhoods tempt visitors with chic boutiques, hip new restaurants and bars, world-class theatres, art galleries and peaceful parks and gardens. For more information on our nation’s capitol, click here.