Visiting Washington, DC
Getting to the Conference Location
The Washington Hilton is located:
- 3 miles from Amtrak’s Union Station Directions Estimated Taxi Fare: $15
- 6 miles from Washington National Airport (DCA) Directions Estimated Taxi Fare: $17
- 27 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Directions Estimated Taxi Fare: $69
- 33 miles from Baltimore / Washington International Airport (BWI) Directions Estimated Taxi Fare: $79
Public Transportation:
- 5 blocks north of the Dupont Circle Metro stop (Red Line)
- On the 42, 43, H1, L1 and L2 Metro Bus lines
Amtrak Discount
For those attendees who are a train ride away from participating in the 2014 Philanthropy Exchange, we are pleased to offer from Amtrak a 10% discount off the best available rail fare to Washington, DC for dates June 4 – 13, 2014.
To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or contact your local travel agent.
This conference discount cannot be booked via Internet. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X92Q-981 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.
What to Do in DC
In addition to the festivities of the Annual Conference, discover inspiring museums, powerful monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. A diverse, cosmopolitan world capital, DC invites visitors to explore its charming neighborhoods, sample its hip shops and restaurants and experience its vibrant nightlife. Fascinating, free attractions and festive events make DC a favorite destination for travelers from around the world.
For more information on where to go and what to do in Washington, DC, please visit the official tourism website.
Check out these handy DC Apps for your wireless devices:
- The Washington Post’s Explore DC App for iPhone – a guide to what’s happening around town
- Embark DC Metro App - an interactive map of DC’s convenient metro system
- DC Going Out Guide App for iPhone and iPad – a detailed guide to Washington entertainment
- TripAdvisors' Washigton DC City Guide for Android - a guide with reviews of DC restaurants, hotels, and attractions
- DC Metro Transit Free for Android - train trip planner, maps, metro news, and real-time predictions of train and bus arrivals