Discover Washington, D.C.: The Best of the Capital

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

Participants should always carry a government issued photo ID.

United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Meet the group at The National Landing Hotel Crystal City in Virginia

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Getting to the site: Blue Shuttle and taxis are available from all major airports. Most hotels are Metro accessible (within walking distance or the hotel provides a Metro shuttle).

Getting to the site by train or bus: Participants can take Amtrak into Union Station. Union Station is Metro accessible as are most of the hotels. The Trailsways station is also in Washington, D.C. near Union Station.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in Virginia at The National Landing Hotel Crystal City

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final lecture; 12:00 noon hotel check-out.

Getting to the airport: Blue Shuttle and taxis are available to all major airports. Most hotels are Metro accessible (within walking distance or the hotel provides a Metro shuttle).

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to National Landing Crystal City

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approx. 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is approx. 40 miles .

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to National Landing Hotel Crystal City

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1.5 miles .

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to National Landing Hotel Crystal City

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approx. 45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is approx. 30 miles .

Arrival day is on 10/26/2025.

Meet the group at The National Landing Hotel Crystal City in Virginia.

Start of Trip:  4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 31, 2025 in Virginia at The National Landing Hotel Crystal City.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final lecture; 12:00 noon hotel check-out..