Washington, D.C.
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW Washington, DC 20001 www.dcconvention.com |
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The 2012 Geek Day will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Opened in 2003, the Center was named after Mayor Walter E. Washington, the city’s first home-rule mayor, the convention center features a commitment to promoting green meetings and holds the Guinness Book of World Records for having hosted the largest sit-down dinner. The Center is also home to over 120 works of art including sculpture, painting, photography, mixed media and graphics.
This stunning facility will provide a sophisticated and convenient backdrop for Geek Day 2012. Even though the 2012 floor plan is condensed to one floor, you may want to take a moment to orient yourself prior to arrival.
Lodging
The Renaissance Washington DC Downtown is the preferred hotel for Geek Day. Contact the staff at the Renaissance or book online today and request the discounted Geek Day room rate while it lasts.
If the Renaissance doesn't appeal to you, don't worry. Washington, DC is flush with lodging choices to meet your needs. Here are a few that we've visited personally and feel are conveniently located and nicely priced. Geek Day is conveniently timed to coincide with the Centennial celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Please plan accordingly - don't wait until the last minute to book your hotel.
Getting Here
Serviced by three major airports and AMTRAK, you have many options to choose from when traveling to Geek Day 2012.
By Rail
With more than seven lines servicing Washington, DC AMTRAK provides regional travelers with a quick and inexpensive method of getting to Geek Day 2012. Often featuring wi-fi access, and always featuring a comfortable ride, explore AMTRAK as a way to travel without losing productivity.
By Air
Fly your favorite airline into one of the three major airports in the region. Transfers from these airports to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center can be made via the METRO rail system, rental car, or taxi.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Domestic Flights)
Washington Dulles International (Domestic and International Flights)
Baltimore Washington International (Domestic and International Flights)
Getting Around
Washington, D.C. offers a convenient METRO system to help you navigate the area. Visit the METRO site to plan your trip.
Those driving to the convention center will have over 1,500 parking spaces to select from in addition to 100 metered parking spaces. Download a Parking Map
Ride the Circulator for just $1.00 to navigate the downtown area. Download the route map and use the Red Line to get to Geek Day 2012.
Walk! Washington, D.C. is one of the nation's most walkable metropolitan areas. Remember that the "Letter Streets" run East to West and the "Numbered Streets" run North to South. Use a map application on your smartphone to identify sites of interest along your walking route.
