Explore DC
Plan Your Visit Onsite at the AGC Concierge Desk
Meeting attendees and their guests are encouraged to take
advantage of our exclusive AGC
Concierge Desk during NCLC.Located just
outside the lower level ballroom inside the Willard hotel, the AGC Concierge
can help you make restaurant reservations and plan day trips and other
excursions.
Concierge Desk Hours
Sunday, September 24 8 AM - 5 PM
Monday, September 25* 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday, September 26 8 AM - 12 PM
*All guests are
invited to join us on Monday, September
25, beginning at 8:00 AM for a continental breakfast. Stop by, visit with other guests and plan
your day with the help of our special AGC Concierge.
Plan Your Visit Before You Arrive
DC is full of rich history.
Whether it's the monuments, great food or bustling neighborhoods that
interest you, there’s certainly a lot to explore. Learn more about where to go
when you're here from Destination DC, the district's official tourism
site. Plan your visit before you come,
or leave it to the experts at our exclusive
AGC Concierge Desk during NCLC. It’s up
to you.
Top Things to Do In and Around DC
- Visit DC Monuments
If it's Washington's monuments that you're interested, check
out Destination DC's "8 Must-See Monuments & Memorials".
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Visit Smithsonian Museums
More can't-miss sights in Washington, DC, include some of the 11 Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, all of which are free! We especially recommend two of the most popular ones, the Air and Space Museum and American History Museum.
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Take a Segway Tour
Segs in the City (800-734-7393)
Ever been on a Segway? Maybe, maybe not...but you probably haven't done it DC-style. A perfect way to take in the DC sights and sounds, there are Segway tour options for everyone; enjoy a monument tour, food tour, sunset tour, and more. These tours take off at different times, so be sure to look at the website for more details, and to sign up! The meet-up location for all tours is at at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW #82b, Washington, DC 20004, a short walk (0.3 mi) from the Willard Hotel. You'll find them on the concourse level of the Ronald Reagan Building (outside) on the lower level. Please be aware that all riders must be at least 18 years-old and under 260 lbs.
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Tour DC by Trolley
Old Towne Trolley Tours (844-356-2603)
Offering a wide variety of tours, including a 1- or 2-day hop on & off trolley, Monuments by
Moonlight, Arlington Cemetery & Military, and DC Duck tours, this is a great low-key way to see the city and nearby historical sites and monuments. The hop on & off trolley stops at all major sites, including Arlington Cemetery. These tours take off at all different times, so be sure to look at the website for additional information, and to sign up. The hop on & off trolley picks up right outside the Willard Hotel next to
the green fire hydrant at the "White House" stop.
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Visit the Newseum
We'll be here on Monday night for the reception and dinner!
The Newseum
555
Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington,
DC 20001
(202)
292-6100
www.newseum.org
Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM, 7 days a week
Distance
from the Willard: 0.8 miles
If interested in exploring the Newseum on your own, purchasing tickets in advance online saves you 15% off all ticket types. Tickets are good for two consecutive days.
The Newseum, promotes, explains and defends free expression and the five freedoms of the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. Considered one of the most interactive museums in the world, the Newseum experience traces the evolution of electronic communication and works to ensure the freedoms of the First Amendment remain strong and protected, both today and for future generations. Since opening in 2008, more than 7 million have visited its modern building located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue between the United States Capitol and the White House. With its dramatic vistas of Washington, D.C., the Newseum is one of the city’s most sought-after event venues.
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Visit and Tour Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
(703) 780-2000
www.mountvernon.org
Distance from the Willard: 16.3 miles
One of the nation’s most beloved historic sites, Mount Vernon offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life through beautiful gardens and grounds, intriguing museum exhibits, and immersive programs honoring George Washington’s life and legacy! Purchase tickets online.
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