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Hotel Accomodations
Unfortunately the weekend of the 2008 DC Dragon Boat Festival conflicts with the college graduations of several DC universities. We apologize for the inconvience. To minimize cost, please book early.
Staybridge Suites
6845 Old Dominion Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
703-448-5400
- Single Rooms (with 2 double beds) can accommodate up to 4 people
- Double Rooms accommodate up to 7 people (most economical/person)
6100 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22303
1-800-241-2340
Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-849-9400
Travel Information
By Car:
Major Highways: I-95, I-66, 295, Beltway 495
By Train:
Amtrak into Union Station.
By Plane:
Nearest Airport:
Reagan International Airport - Metro Accessible
Surrounding Airports:
Baltimore Washington International Airport - Amtrak accessible
Dulles International Airport - Taxis, Bus into Rosslyn
Georgetown and Surrounding Area Restaurants and Sites
The race site is right in the middle of some of the best sites that Washington DC has to offer. Here are some things you can do when your racing is over, or for your friends to do when they’re not watching you race:
Georgetown
There is a sizable shopping district along M street, famous for its variety of restaurants and clothing stores.
http://www.georgetowndc.com/
Kennedy Center:
There is good viewing of the race from the main level of the Kennedy Center. Be sure to take the elevators up to the Terrace for a breath-taking view of Washington DC, Georgetown, and Virginia.
www.kennedycenter.com
Roosevelt Island:
Directly across the river from the festival is the memorial to Teddy Roosevelt. You can walk there across the Roosevelt Bridge or the Key Bridge, or rent a canoe or kayak at Thompson’s Boat Center.
If you have some more time to spare, why not make the most of your visit to Washington DC. Check out the following sites to help you plan your trip!
www.washington.org
www.virginia.org
www.mdisfun.org
www.washingtonian.com - Restaurants
www.washingtonpost.com - City Guide
See General Information for directions, maps, parking, transportation, and other basic festival venue information
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