Travel
Hotel Information
AUVSI has secured a number of discounted hotel rooms in the vicinity of the Washington Convention Center. Information on how to book these rooms will be available in mid-May, 2009.
Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport; approximately 6 miles from the Washington Convention Center. Metro is accessible from the terminal via the yellow line. A taxi to the Washington Convention Center is approximately $15.00, however there are charges for additional passengers and luggage.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about 27 miles from the Washington Convention Center. A taxi is approximately $60.00. Please visit http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/parking_transportation_3/ground_transportation for ground transportation options from IAD to the Washington Convention Center.
The Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is about 30 miles from the Washington Convention Center. A taxi is approximately $70.00. Please visit http://www.bwiairport.com/ for more information about BWI Airport.
Washington Convention Center
AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2009 will be held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC USA.
Convention Center Address:
801 Mount Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 249-3000
http://www.dcconvention.com/
For maps and directions, please visit the Washington Convention Center website.
Washington, DC
Washington, DC is located on the banks of the Potomac River and bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the northwest, northeast, and southeast. Summer tends to be hot and humid with daily high temperatures in July and August averaging in the low to mid 90s (about 30 to 33 °C).
Loose, lightly colored clothing is recommended for all activities. Comfortable walking shoes will help make the experience at the area's numerous attractions a pleasant one.
For more information, visit the Washington DC Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
