Network like a DC Insider
Thursday, June 27th, 4 - 6 pm
Register on-site at the conference to participate. Ben’s Chili Bowl: U Street / Shaw Come with us to U Street to grab a world-famous chili dog at
Ben’s Chili Bowl, home of DC’s signature dish, the chili half-smoke. It is
known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes, and has been an
integral part of the neighborhood's history
since its founding in 1958. It was frequented by both police and protesters
during the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots, and is regularly visited by
celebrities, such as Bill Cosby and Chris Tucker. The restaurant's founders
have been inducted into the D.C. Hall of Fame. In January 2009, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty took
then-President-elect Barack Obama to eat at Ben's as part of his welcome to the
city. Cost: Metro
ticket Food: $5-$10 Georgetown Inside-Out! Looking to get an
insider’s view of DC, along with a healthy dose of US History and a taste of
pop culture? This is the networking outing for you! Let the Georgetown Career
Services staff show off the finer parts of Georgetown – including: ·
Amazing
restaurants and shopping spots (including 1789 – where the
Clinton’s are known to dine and Martin’s Tavern (every sitting president from Truman to
George W. has eaten here!)) ·
The Exorcist Stairs (no –
we won’t make you climb them!) ·
The Halcyon House · M Street – hot spot for shopping and dining. Of course, a tour of
Georgetown is not complete without stopping at the famous Georgetown Cupcake! Cost: Bring a
few dollars for a cupcake; Transportation TBD Monumental Monument
Tour! If you have never been to DC before, there are a few sites
you can’t go home without seeing! We’ll
take the metro to the National Mall where we will check out the Washington
Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, the Korean Memorial (a favorite
of mine!) and the Jefferson Memorial to name a few. Wear comfortable walking
shoes, and bring bottled water and a camera! Cost: Metro fair Adams Morgan Bar Crawl: To get a glimpse of a different side of DC, join us on a
trip to Adams Morgan – a vibrant neighborhood known for it’s
night life! Possible stops include Madam’s Organ, Bourboun and Brass
Monkey! Cost: Money for your drinks Dupont Circle Bar
Crawl: Dupont Circle neighborhood, which is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, is home to numerous embassies, many of which are
located in historic residences. Other landmarks included the International
Temple, Embassy Gulf Service Station, Christian Heurich Mansion, and the
country’s first museum of modern art. The group will make stops at great local pubs, such as Lucky Bar, Public Bar, The Mighty Pint, and the Big Hunt. Cost: Money for Metro (Farragut North), and spending cash
for drinks! (Bring your ID too!) A Stroll Through the National
Zoo: Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! Enjoy a late afternoon
walk through one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The home to some of
the most exotic animals in the world, enjoy a stroll with your peers through
the Giant Panda
Habitat, Elephant
Trails, The Great Ape
House, The Think
Tank, The
American Trail, Amazonia,
and The Reptile
Discovery Centre. Cost: Free admission (the zoo does ask for a small donation) Logistics: walking distance from the hotel National Cathedral: Join us for a tour
of the Washington National Cathedral. The Cathedral is the sixth-largest in the
world and second-largest in the US. The Cathedral has held major events such as
funerals for Presidents and prayer services on inauguration day. Cost: The requested
contribution to visit is $10 Logistics: TBD |