Why Come to Washington, DC?
Why come to Washington, DC? There are many reasons why Washington, DC is ranked as one of the nation's best and most popular cities:
- Bustling metropolis with countless restaurants, museums, parks and attractions plus shopping!
- Easily accessible from Reagan National Airport (DCA)
- Short drive from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Metrorail subway system servicing the entire city and outlying areas.
International Spy Museum
The new International Spy Museum is one of the city's most talked-about attractions, captivating visitors with a look into the secret world of international espionage.
Location Tours
Location Tours is a popular new attraction that highlights the city's most famous movie and televsion backdrops.
The National Gallery of Art
The NGA houses a permanent collection of art from around the world. Divided into two buildings with a sculpture garden outisde, the collection is sure to awe visitors. Admission is free.
The National Geographic Society
The NGS Explorer's Hall Musuem offers educational, interactive, visually stimulating and constantly changing exhibits on a broad variety of topics. Admission is free.
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park runs through the heart of Washington, DC and offers horse back riding stables, tennis courts, picnic areas, a golf course and art gallery, a nature center and a huge network of trails, all located on 1,750 beautiful acres. Admission is free.
The White House. Those looking to arrange a tour of the White House, the home of every U.S. President except George Washington, can contact their Congressional Representative up to six months in advance. Tours are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.
The Washington National Cathedral is the world's six-largest cathedral. This gothic structure took 83 years to construct and includes magnificent stained-glass windows and elaborate gardens. Services are held daily.
The Smithsonian Institute encompasses 16 museums and the National Zoo, making the largest museum complex in the world. With more than 142 million objects in its collection, the Smithsonian is a must-see for any visitor, and admission is free.
Tourmobile is a narrated shuttle tour that will take you exactly where you want to go with unlimited reboarding. You choose where you want to stop, stay as long as you want, then reboard and head to another historic site.
Grayline tours offers a variety of tours, from full motor coach tours to their L'il Red Trolley, you're sure to find what you're looking for. See everything from the International Spy Museum to Mount Vernon by candlelight, there's something for everyone.
Old Town Trolley is home to Washington, DC's only DC Duck tour, a unique tour that takes you on a tour of the city by land and sea in an original World War II Duk W amphibious vehicle.
The historic neighborhoods of Georgetown, Adams Morgan, and Capitol Hill are known for their funky stores and quaint antique shops. The Eastern Market is the area's oldest outdoor market and offers something for everyone. Union Station offers a host of retail stores and restaurants to satisfy the most discriminating shoppers!
Need More Information? Call the ACA at (703) 276-8800
Conference registration information -- Jami Bjorndahl
NCLC program information -- Janet Ridgely
Lobby information -- Emory Rogers
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