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Airline
Washington, D.C.'s has two major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD). Reagan National Aiport is located in Arlington, VA and is 4 miles from the capital. Dulles International Airport is located in Dulles, VA and is 26 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Either option is good for travelers, but Reagan is closer and is even on The Metrorail.
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Transportation
Washington, D.C. is one of the best cities in the world for getting around. Besides plentiful taxis and private cars, the nation's capital has its own subway system called The Metrorail. The Metrorail is very easy to navigate, and first-time users will find it user-friendly. Simply grab a map and purchase an individual Metropass to start zipping around under the capital. I always use the Metrorail when I visit D.C. on business, and I save a ton of time and money by avoiding taxis.
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Hotels and Conventions
The Washington Convention Center is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The convention center boasts 2.3 million square feet of space and convenient access to restaurants, museums and attractions. The brisk convention business and tourist traffic have created a huge hospitality market. There are several top-notch hotels from which to choose. Check here for my personal recommendations.
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Dining
If you were to assume that the nation's capital - a world destination - would have first-class restaurants . . . you would be right! Some great restaurants in the area include Charlie Palmer's (Capitol Hill), Bangkok 54 (Arlington), Etete (downtown DC) and Zed's (Georgetown).