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Meeting Home About Washington, DC Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us AAAAI Home		About Washington, DC Washington, DC - The City Washington, DC embodies the American Experience with its architecture, museums, culture and history. Visitors will be inspired by the U.S. Capitol Building, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, some of the most recognized landmarks in our country. Washington, DC has become a premier destination due to its recent growth and innovation. With distinct neighborhoods like Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, visitors will have a plethora of options to visit in the 68 square miles that make up the nation's capital. There are over 50 ethnicities represented in the restaurants of Washington, DC, catering to everyone's taste. From trendy clubs and bars to theater productions and shopping, Washington, DC is sure to entertain all of its 19 million yearly visitors. Washington, DC - Transportation It's easy to get around DC, with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system, plus, Washington, DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. Washington, DC was also just ranked the number 1 city in the nation for walking. Airports Three airports serve the Washington, DC area: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). For more information, visit their Web sites: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Washington Dulles International Airport Baltimore Washington International Airport Taxis Taxi cabs in the District operate on a zone system instead of a meter system. The base fare is $6.50 for one passenger traveling one zone. Each additional zone is $1.50-$2.50, depending on the zone; the surcharge for an additional passenger is $1.50. Web sites www.dc.gov and www.godcgo.com offer a taxi fare estimator to help you determine the fare you should expect to pay. From the Ronald Reagan National Airport to downtown, fares are approximately $15. From the Washington Dulles International Airport, the fare is $55 to downtown. From the Baltimore Washington International Airport, expect to pay $60. Note that Maryland and Virginia cabs do operate on meter systems. Metro The Metro operates Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am to midnight; Friday until 3:00 am; Saturdays from 7:00 am to 3:00 am; and Sunday from 7:00 am to midnight. Base fares start at $1.65 per trip (including trips between all downtown points), but the rates are higher for visitors traveling from the suburbs and during rush hour. The maximum one-way fare is $4.50. You can purchase a one-day ticket for $7.80, which allows you to ride as many times as you'd like after 9:30 am on weekdays and all day on weekends. To calculate the distance and fares between two stops, visit www.metroopensdoors.com. Weather The average temperature in Washington, DC in March ranges between 36-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Washington, DC averages approximately 3.57 inches of precipitation in March. Time Zone Washington, DC will be on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) in March 2009. EDT is four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Eastern Daylight Time begins on March 8, 2009. For more information on Washington, DC please visit these Web sites: Washington, DC Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.washington.org Visiting Washington, DC: http://www.visitingwashingtondc.com/ District of Columbia: http://www.thedistrict.com/placestogo.html <back>
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