Washington D.C. Highlights

Washington, D.C., our nation's capital located midway along the eastern seaboard of the United States, south of Maryland, north of Virginia, and 233 miles south of New York City, boasts itself as "the most powerful place in the world." As one of the most exciting and fascinating cities on earth it is home to more than 150 embassies, chancelleries, and diplomatic residencies where cultures and languages mix like nowhere else. Join us for the NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference & Expo and discover the many hidden treasures of Washington, D.C.!

Getting Around

Neat and orderly in its conception, D.C. was designed in a simple grid pattern. Lettered streets run east to west and numbered streets run north to south, crisscrossed by broad avenues named for states. Bus and rail lines connect hotels and meeting facilities with all neighborhoods and points of interest.

Metrorail and Metrobus	The Circulator	Georgetown Metro Connection
The Metro's five rail lines connect Washington, D.C. with Maryland and Virginia, and handle more than 200 million trips per year. The base subway fare is $1.65 and the base bus fare is $1.35, and transfers are $0.45.	Launched in 2005, the Circulator is D.C.'s newest transportation option, connecting the Washington Convention Center to Georgetown, Union Station, Capitol Hill, and the National Mall. The cost is $1.00/ride.	The Georgetown Metro Connection was established to link the popular neighborhood with the Metrorail system. Fares are $1.00 or $0.35 with a Metrorail transfer.

Washington D.C. Attractions

Washington, D.C. is home to many nationally known sights and attractions such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center, and the Verizon Center.

Museums Frederick Douglass National Historic Site International Spy Museum National Air and Space Museum National Zoological Park Smithsonian Institution United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Performing Arts Arena Stage Ford's Theatre John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Lincoln Theatre National Theatre Shakespeare Theatre Company

Sports & Recreation FedEx Stadium Verizon Center Home of the Capitals, Wizards, & Mystics Washington Nationals Washington Redskins

Shopping

Upscale boutiques, cozy antique shops, and vibrant outdoor markets abound in Washington, D.C.'s neighborhoods, while bargain-filled outlet malls are located just minutes from downtown. Save room in your suitcase for the treasures you'll find in the nation's capital!

• Arundel Mills Mall
• Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
• Old Post Pavilion
• Potomac Mills Mall
• Shops at Georgetown Park
• Tysons Corner Center
• Union Station