Attendees with free time during the conference may wish to explore nearby attractions and events throughout Washington, D.C. The area surrounding the conference location offers easy access to historic sites, museums, shopping, dining, and seasonal activities. Spring is a particularly active time in the city, with cultural festivals, professional sporting events, and opportunities to explore some of D.C.’s most well-known landmarks either on foot or through guided tours.
Below is a list of popular places and events located near the conference venue that may be of interest during your stay.
National Mall and Memorial Parks is responsible for more than 1,000 acres of parkland, including 14 individual units of the National Park System, which represent many of America's most significant cultural resources. Its monuments and memorials honor the bravery, sacrifices, and beliefs of those who have served their nation, its people, and all humanity.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums, 14 education and research centers, and the National Zoo.
Ford’s Theatre explores the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the American experience through theatre and education.
Tours of The White House include the public rooms on the State Floor, which include the Blue Room, Red Room, Green Room, State Dining Room, Cross Hall, and Entrance Hall.
Since it was created in 1980 through an act of Congress, the National Building Museum has transformed the public’s understanding of the impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning, and design.
CityCenterDC is a large, vibrant downtown neighborhood development in Washington, D.C. featuring luxury condos, apartments, offices, high-end shops, diverse restaurants, a hotel, public spaces, parks, and plazas, creating a clean, walkable destination for shopping, dining, and living in the city center.
Guided tours in Washington D.C. offer ways to see monuments, explore museums, and learn local history. With options including walking tours, hop-on/hop-off trolleys for flexibility, large bus tours, and themed walks like ghost tours or insider VIP access at major sites, there's an experience for everyone to enjoy!
The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, and celebrates the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. Today’s Festival now spans four weeks and welcomes more than 1.5 million people to enjoy diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Events are primarily free and open to the public.
Catch an NHL game at nearby Capital One Arena as the Capitals take on the Flyers
Watch the Washington Wizards take on the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA matchup at nearby Capital One Arena.
A free, family-friendly spring festival at The Wharf featuring live music, activities, cherry blossom–themed food and drinks, and a fireworks finale over the Washington Channel.