International Summit for Community Wireless Networks 2008
May 28 - 30, 2008
Logistics
the Metro
Driving Directions
Airports
Smithsonian Museums and Galleries
Location
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
Transportation
the Metro
The International Summit for Community Wireless Networks will be hosted at the AAAS headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. We advise for all our attendees to take advantage of this convenient location by using the Metrorail system which provides both quick and affordable service to the summit site and around the District. Metrorail farecards may be purchased at machines located at the entrances to the station.
Each person needs his/her own farecard or pass to ride Metrorail as they cannot be shared. The farecards are scanned upon entering and exiting the station, and the fare is deducted automatically.
Driving Directions
A Note on Traffic and Parking in Downtown DC: We do not recommend driving in and to downtown Washington because of shortage of free of charge parking space.Street parking is limited and parking rules are strictly enforced in downtown DC.There are a few parking garages near the AAAS building and their daily rates range from $16 to $20. Often hotels offer discounted parking rates with your stay, and we suggest leaving your vehicle at your hotel and riding the Metro or taking a taxi to the summit site.
Southbound on the Capital Beltway: On I-495, head toward Exit 31B. Take Exit 31B for MD-97 S/Georgia Ave toward Silver Spring and merge onto Georgia Ave/MD-97. After 0.3 miles, take a slight right onto 16th St NW, drive for 1.2 miles and go straight to continue onto Eastern Ave NW. Drive for 0.7 miles, and make a right at Georgia Ave NW/US-29. Continue to follow Georgia Ave NW/US-29 for 5 miles; it eventually turns into 7th St NW. From 7th St NW, make a right at H St NW. After a couple of blocks, make a right at 12th St NW.
Northbound on I-395: Head northeast on I-395 N toward Exit 7A. After 4.5 miles make a slight left at US-1 N (labeled Downtown/US-1 N). US-1 N eventually turns into 14th Street NW. Continue on 14th Street NW for 0.5 miles then turn right at New York Avenue.
Airports
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
From DCA by Metro:
The Metro station is accessible by Terminal B and C. Pedestrian bridges are available at the concourse level at both terminals.
By the Blue Line: Take the Blue Line rail headed to Largo Town Station and exit at the Metro Station stop.
By the Yellow Line: Take the Yellow Line rail towards Fort Totten and exit at Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station. At Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station transfer to the Red Line rail headed to Shady Grove. Exit at the next stop which is the Metro Center Station.
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
From IAD by bus and Metro:
The Dulles Airport Bus Stop is located at the Ground Transportation Curb (Arrivals level, down the ramp). From Curb 2E, take the 5A Bus towards L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station. The bus comes about every 40 minutes, 7 days a week, and has a fee of US $3.10.
Exit at the Rosslyn Metro Station and purchase a metrorail fare card. At Rosslyn Metro Station, board either the Orange Line headed to New Carrollton or the Blue Line headed to Largo Town Center. Exit at Metro Center Station.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
From BWI by bus and Metro:
Go to the BWI Stop 1 and take the B30 Bus headed to Greenbelt Station. The bus comes every 40 minutes, 7 days a week, and has a fee of US $3.10 (the bus does not give change and does not accept credit cards). Once at Greenbelt Station, purchase a metrorail fare card. Take the Green Line rail and transfer at the Fort Totten Metro Station to the Red Line rail headed to Shady Grove. Exit at the Metro Center Station.
Accommodations
Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center
1201 13th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-5300
District Hotel
1440 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 232-7800
Embassy Inn
1627 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 234-7800
Hilton Garden Inn
815 14th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-7800
Holiday Inn-Washington/Central
1501 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 465-4329
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1475 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 265-8000
To receive the special summit rate of $199/night, book by the 7th of May and mention that the booking is sponsored by AAAS when making your reservation.
Washington Plaza
10 Thomas Cir NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-1300
The Windsor Inn
1842 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-0300
The following hotels are farther away from the summit site but offer slightly more affordable rates:
Doubletree Guest Suites
801 New Hampshire Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-2000
Directions to Summit: At Foggy Bottom/GWU Station, take the Blue Line Rail headed to Largo Town Center. Exit at the Metro Center Station. Estimated travel time: 10 minutes.
Courtyard-Downtown
8506 Fenton St
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-4899
Directions to Summit: At the Silver Spring Metro Station, take the Red Line Rail headed to Shady Grove. Exit at the Metro Center Station. Estimated travel time: 25 minutes.
Hilton-Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 589-5200
Directions to Summit: At the Silver Spring Metro Station, take the Red Line Rail headed to Shady Grove. Exit at the Metro Center Station. Estimated travel time: 25 minutes.
Virginian Suites
1500 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
(866) 371-1446
Directions to Summit: Walk 0.5 miles north to Rosslyn Metro Station, take either the Orange Line headed to New Carollton or the Blue Line headed to Largo Town Center. Exit at the Metro Center Station. Estimated travel time: 15 minutes.
Restaurants
American
Acadiana
901 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-8848
Capitol City Brewing Co.
1100 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-2222
Mezzenine Café
1250 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-1068
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
724 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-4488
Belgian
Brasserie Beck
1101 K Street, NW
Washington DC, DC 20005
(202) 408-1717
Italian
Liuguino
1100 New York Ave NW # 2
Washington, DC 20005
Tuscana West
1350 I St NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 289-7300
Japanese
Geisha Sushi Bar and Lounge
727 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-3887
Sushi AOI
1100 New York Ave NW # 4
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-7770
South American
Ceiba
701 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-3983
Thai
Haad Thai Restaurant
1100 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-1111
Fast Food
McDonald’s
1235 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20005
Subway
1100 New York Ave NW # 11
Washington, DC 20005
Sightseeing
Smithsonian Museums and Galleries
The National Mall is home to several of the Smithsonian museums and is walking distance to numerous national monuments and memorials. Nearby attractions include the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the World War II Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Library of Congress.
The Mall is a ten minute walk from the summit site.
African Art Museum
Air and Space Museum and Udvar-Hazy Center
American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery
American History Museum
American Indian Museum
Arts and Industy Building
Freer and Sackler Galleries
Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Natural History Museum
National Portrait Gallery
