Visiting to Washington, DC
By Air
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Closest airport to downtown Washington, DC.
10 minute drive and also accessible by metro.
Dulles International Airport
40 minute drive to downtown Washington, DC.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
50 minute drive to downtown Washington, DC.
By Rail
Union Station: Washington DC
Located in the center of downtown Washington, DC. Accessible to the all parts of the city via metro.
Tours are complimentary but you must contact your representative to schedule a tour. Tours must be scheduled between 21-90 prior to your scheduled visit day.
Tours are complimentary, but you must book a ticket online ahead of time. Tours are offered Monday-Friday from 9AM-3PM. Visit the link above to book your ticket.
Tours are complimentary, but you must book a ticket ahead of time (limited walk-up tickets are available). Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance but sell out quickly so be sure to book as soon as they become available! Visit the link above to book your ticket.
The Conservatory is open from 10AM-5PM. A ticket is not required.
All Smithsonian institutions are free to the public. Hours vary.
The Kennedy Center has a revolving schedule of fantastic shows and performances. Visit the link above to peruse the current calendar of events.
The Washington National Cathedral:
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Adults are $15, children (5-17) are $10 and children under 5 are free. Tours are offered from 10AM-5PM. Visit the link above to book your ticket.
The cemetery is open the public daily from 8AM-5PM. No ticket required.
*Reservation recommended, ** reservation required
Le Diplomate (French, Logan Circle)*
Filomena Ristorante (Italian, Georgetown)*
Old Ebbitt Grill (American, Downtown)*
Barmini (Modern/Eclectic, Downtown)- tickets book up quickly)**
Jack Rose Dining Saloon (American, Adams Morgan)
Zaytina (Greek, Downtown)*
Rose's Luxury (Eclectic American, Capitol Hill)*
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab (American, Downtown)*
Compass Coffee (various locations, founded in DC!)
Off the Record (basement of The Hay Adams Hotel)
The Gibson (speakeasy on U Street)
The Vue at Hotel Washington (panoramic DC rooftop views across from The White House)
The Mirror (speakeasy downtown)
Manifest (speakeasy with reservation required, visit the link above to make your reservation)