Things To Do

Find the Metro System and the local area map on the Travel page.
A list of restaurants near the conference hotel can be found on the Where to Eat page.
 

In Walking Distance

Pike & Rose Shopping Center
A short walk north of the conference hotel. See the map below or the website for a list of places to eat, drink, and shop.
 
http://pikeandrose.com/dine/
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Metro Accessible (listed from nearest to farthest)

Bethesda
A destination community in Montgomery County, MD home to many restaurants, shops, and art galleries.
 
https://www.bethesda.org

Red Line to Bethesda

National Zoo
Free of charge. The National Zoo sites on 163 acres in the heart of DC’s Rock Creek Park.
 
https://www.si.edu/museums/
national-zoo

Red Line to Woodley Park

Dupont Circle
A vibrant neighborhood full of dozens of bistros, bars, boutiques, and museums.
 
https://washington.org/dc-neighborhoods/dupont-circle

Red Line to Dupont Circle

Smithsonian Museums
The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall plus six other museums in the DC Area. All free of charge.
https://www.si.edu/museums

Blue (or Orange) Line to Smithsonian

National Mall
Explore the monuments, memorials, and the Reflecting Pool in the heart of DC.
 
https://washington.org/dc-neighborhoods/national-mall

Blue (or Orange) Line to Smithsonian

U.S. Capitol Building
Visit the US Capitol Building and take a guide-led tour to the Crypt, Rotunda, National Statuary Hall, and more.
 
http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/

Red Line to Judiciary Square

Georgetown
Historic Georgetown is home to
more than four hundred
shopping, dining, and nightlife
options.
 
http://www.georgetowndc.com

Blue (or Orange) Line to Foggy Bottom

Wharf
The newest shopping and entertainment area in DC. The wharf has many eating, shopping, and nightlife options.
 
https://www.wharfdc.com

Green (or Yellow) Line to L’Enfant Plaza

Old Town Alexandria
Charming waterfront city in Virginia. Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center, explore the architecture, shop at one of boutiques.
https://www.visitalexandriava.com

Blue (or Yellow) Line to King Street

And Beyond! (listed from nearest to farthest)

Annapolis
Maryland’s historic capital city. Visit the waterfront shopping and restaurant area or walk through the grounds of the US Naval Academy.
 
https://www.visitannapolis.org

Baltimore
Largest city in Maryland offering harbor area shops and restaurants. Home to attractions like Fort McHenry, birthplace of the national anthem, and the National Aquarium.
https://baltimore.org

Shenandoah National Park
Just 75 miles from Washington DC, this park features cascading waterfalls and spectacular vistas. Hike one of the many trails or simply travel along Skyline Drive.
 
https://www.nps.gov/shen