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The nation's capital. Those three words neatly sum up Washington's global importance as governmental entity and its enormous appeal as a tourist mecca. John F. Kennedy once said "Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm," and although his tongue
was likely firmly in cheek, there's no denying the city's role in efficiently governing the nation while charming millions of visitors each year.
D.C.'s embarrassment of must-see riches-museums, monuments, memorials, galleries-makes putting together a sightseeing itinerary one truly daunting task. The U.S. Capitol and the White House define the jurisdictional entity known as the District of Columbia. The Mall, that green swath stretching from the foot of Capitol Hill west to the awe-inspiring statue of Abraham Lincoln, is where it's at for visitors, <<more
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Getting to Washington DC
By CarAlthough it does not enter Washington, the Capital Beltway (I-495) encircles the city and interchanges with all major approach routes. The eastern portion is part of I-95, a major artery linking Baltimore to the north and Richmond, Va., to the south. US 1 and the Gladys Spellman Parkway (also called the Baltimore-Washington Parkway or SR 295) approach Washington from the north; US 50, SR 4 and SR 5 come from eastern and southern Maryland. Leading into the city from the south, via Alexandria and Arlington, Va., are US 1 and I-395.
The remainder of the beltway is intersected by US 29 from the Baltimore area and I-270, which links the metropolitan area with transcontinental I-70 at Frederick, Md. Interchanging with the Virginia part of I-495 are I-66 and US 50, both of which cross the Piedmont from the west and converge at the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge.
Air TravelVisitors arriving by plane can land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport or Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Frequent transportation services into town are available from all three airports.
Just across the Potomac River from the District is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the most centrally located of the three major facilities serving the Washington area. To get to downtown D.C. from terminal A, B or C, follow the exit signs and take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to the 14th Street Bridge exit (officially, the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge northbound and the George Mason Bridge southbound). Once across the bridge, you will be on 14th Street going north, which runs just west of the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall. To reach Arlington, Alexandria or other nearby Virginia suburbs, take the I-395 South exit off the parkway (just past the 14th Street Bridge exit).
Taxi fare from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport into Washington averages about $12 but depends on the length of the trip. Metrobus and Metrorail both serve the airport as well. Non-rush hour fares are $1.25 and $1.35, respectively; Metrorail fares are higher during rush hours, depending upon the destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 26 miles west of downtown Washington via I-66 and the Dulles Access Road (SR 267), just west of Herndon, Va. To reach downtown Washington, exit the airport terminal and take the Dulles Access Road east to I-66; continue east on I-66, which enters the District via the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the bridge and you will be on Constitution Avenue eastbound. A taxi ride into downtown from Dulles costs about $45.
Washington Flyer offers transportation between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and major hotels in downtown D.C. Buses depart National for Dulles on the hour 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri. The Sat.-Sun. and holiday schedule is every 2 hours 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and on the hour 2-11 p.m. From Dulles to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the schedule is on the hour 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Sat.-Sun. and holidays, every 2 hours 5 a.m.-1 p.m. and on the hour 1-11 p.m. Inter-airport services is $16 one way, $26 round trip (MC, VI).
Washington Flyer service is available from Dulles to the West Falls Church Metro station. Buses depart every half-hour; one-way fare $8, round trip $14. For additional Washington Flyer schedule and fare information phone (703) 685-1400 or (888) 927-4359.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport is about 30 miles northeast of the city via the Gladys Spellman Parkway (SR 295). From the airport terminal area, follow the exit signs to SR 295, then take the parkway west toward the Washington area. You can either exit east or west onto the Beltway or continue into the city; the parkway ends at New York Avenue just before the District line.
Taxi service from Baltimore-Washington International Airport costs about $45, although fares depend upon the zone serviced. Rail transportation to the airport is available from Union Station in Washington. Super Shuttle provides van service from the Washington metro area to Baltimore-Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles International airports, with 24-hour advance reservations recommended; phone (800) 258-3826.
Car rental agencies in Washington are numerous; most have conveniently located offices in the city and nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Reservations are recommended and should be made in advance of your arrival; your local AAA/CAA club can provide this assistance or additional information.
Hertz offers discounts to AAA members; phone (800) 654-3080. For listings of other agencies check the telephone directory.
Rail ServiceAfter falling into an advanced state of disrepair in the early 1980s, Union Station was completely renovated (with three levels of upscale shopping added) and reopened in 1988. Trains pull into the Train Concourse at 1st Street and Massachusetts Avenue N.E. at all hours; phone (202) 906-3000. Amtrak's Metroliner travels to New York daily in about 3 hours. Trains depart for Baltimore-Washington International Airport every hour from 7:20 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. For trains that run from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, phone (800) 872-7245 for reservations.
BusesThe Greyhound Lines Inc. bus terminal is at 1st and L streets N.E.; phone (800) 231-2222.
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