Capital Hilton, Washington, DC - February 16 & 17, 2009
Our conference site, the beautiful Capital Hilton is located two blocks from the White House and is in
the heart of the Nation's Capital, nearby all main cultural and DC attractions.
To receive the best rate possible please contact Capital Hilton to reserve your room for the Mobile
Learning conference.
• Traditional Single or Double ~ $239 plus tax
Capital Hilton
1001 16th Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia, United States 20036
Tel: 1-202-393-1000 Fax: 1-202-639-5784
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Traveling to Washington, DC
Washington, DC is served by 3 major airports:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Domestic Flights – Closest to Conference and City)
Washington Dulles International (Domestic & International Flights)
Baltimore Washington International (Domestic & International Flights)
Top Attractions
Capitol
Home of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the marble Capitol is an architectural
marvel filled with frescoes and statues. Its grounds are equally stunning -- they were landscaped
by Frederick Law Olmsted. A tour of the interior is impressive, but nothing beats attending a live
debate on the House or Senate floor.
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue may be the best-known address in the United States. Every president
but George Washington lived here, and many heads-of-state have passed through its hallowed
halls. The self-guided tour lets you follow their footsteps through the historic rooms, including the
East Room, Green Room, and State Dining Room. Note that it takes significant advance planning
to visit the White House. See Chapter 5, "Official Washington," for details.
Washington Monument
The epitome of a landmark attraction, this 555-foot, 5-inch obelisk is visible from nearly
everywhere in the city. Ride to the top to see views of the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Lincoln Memorial
Many people consider the Lincoln Memorial the city's most inspiring monument. In the center, the
somber Daniel Chester French statue of the seated president gazes out over the Reflecting Pool.
One of the best times to view the memorial itself is at night when lights and shadows play across
Lincoln's face.
Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson always admired the Pantheon in Rome, so architect John Russell Pope drew from the
same source when he designed this graceful memorial facing the Tidal Basin. As an added
bonus, one of the best views of the White House can be seen from the memorial's top steps.
Smithsonian Museums
You can't pick one top Smithsonian museum because each is outstanding. Mostly flanking the
National Mall, these illustrious galleries hold everything from Kermit the Frog to the Spirit of St
Louis, the Hope Diamond, and Rodin's Burghers of Calais.
National Zoo
The pandas may be the zoo's most famous attraction, but they're not the only highlight. Monkeys,
elephants, and lions never fail to delight animal lovers, and more exotic residents, such as sloth
bears, red pandas, clouded leopards, and Japanese giant salamanders, can be found on the Asia
Trail.
National Cathedral
Like its 14th-century counterparts, this 20th-century cathedral has a nave, flying buttresses, transepts, and vaults that were built stone by stone. Unlike those historic buildings, the National
Cathedral possesses a gargoyle in the shape of Darth Vader. For a unique experience, come for
a tour and tea.
Arlington National Cemetery
The serene hills across the Potomac from the Tidal Basin are the final resting place for some
300,000 members of the armed services, from Civil War casualties to fallen soldiers of the Iraq
War. A visit here can be both sobering and deeply moving.
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