Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
1. WASHINGTON DC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The center for both tourist and business travel to Washington, the organization has an
outstanding website and provides information by mail. The site has search capabilit-
ies for hotels, shops, restaurants, tourist sights, and transportation.
506 9th St, NW
•
www.dcchamber.org
• 202 347 7201 • Open 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri
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2. DESTINATION DC
This tourism and conventions corporation runs an excellent website, with information
on everything from features on the history of the city to online tours and interactive
maps, as well as events listings and updates on exhibition times, sporting fixtures,
and any expected attraction closures. Its “visitor services specialists” can offer help by
phone and in person at the organization's offices located on 7th St.
901 7th St, NW
•
http://washington.org
• 202 789 7000 • Open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
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3. METRORAIL & CIRCULATOR BUS
Hotels generally have metro information and maps, but the Metrorail's website is also
excellent (for further details see
Metrobus and the Circulator
)
, and system informa-
tion is displayed in all stations and stops.
4. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION INFORMATION CENTER
Before you arrive in Washington, the Smithsonian's website is a most convenient
source of information. Once in the city, anyone heading for Smithsonian museums or
the zoo should visit the Smithsonian Information Center, which also provides inter-
esting displays of its own.
1000 Jefferson Drive, SW •
www.si.edu
• 202 631 1000 •
Open 9am-5:30pm daily
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