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Venue The ISNV Symposium and Conference on HIV in the Nervous System will be held at the Capital Hilton located on 16th Street and K Street, which puts it only two blocks north of the White House. Because the meeting venue is located in the heart of the nation's capital, there are numerous transportation options available for arrival and departure, as well as a wide range of major attractions and restaurants.
Getting
to Washington, D.C. Arriving by air As
a major city and the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. is
served by most airlines. For meeting participants who will
be arriving by air, three major airports serve Washington,
D.C.: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA),
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Ronald
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is
approximately 5 mi (8 km) from the Capital Hilton. DCA
serves numerous domestic air carriers including AirTran,
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and U.S. Airways.
Public and for-hire transportation to and from the airport
is readily available. A taxi from DCA to the hotel will
cost approximately $20
USD. Super Shuttle service will typically cost $14 USD. Washington
Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately
25 mi (40 km) from the Capital Hilton.
It is a major arrival point for flights from around the
world. Public
and for-hire transportation to and from the airport is
readily available. A taxi from IAD to the hotel will cost
approximately $55 USD. Super Shuttle service will
typically cost $29 USD. Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is approximately 30 mi (48 km) from the Capital Hilton. It is served by domestic and international air carriers. Public and for-hire transportation to and from the airport is readily available. A taxi from BWI to the hotel will cost approximately $85 USD. Super Shuttle service will typically cost $40 USD. Special
note for international travelers: Daylight saving time
(DST) ends in the US on Sunday, November 3rd. In contrast,
DST ends in several major countries (e.g. UK, France,
Spain, Italy) on Sunday, October 27th. Arriving by train Meeting participants traveling by Amtrak train will arrive at Union Station, where transportation to all points in Washington, D.C. is readily available. The hotel is approximately 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Union Station. A taxi from Union Station to the hotel will cost approximately $11 USD. Rail
and bus transportation in Washington, D.C. is provided by
the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). The
hotel is in close proximity to three different Metro
Stations within the Metrorail system: Farragut North (Red
Line), Farragut West (Blue & Orange Lines), and
McPherson Square (Blue & Orange Lines). See the Metro
website for more information about fares, schedules, and
available routes. Getting to the hotel Maps and directions to the hotel from DCA, IAD, and BWI are available through the hotel web site. Things
to do in and around Washington, D.C. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the hotel is within easy walking distance of many major attractions and restaurants. The following web pages will provide more information about things to do and see in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area.
(The ISNV is not affiliated with any of the above sources of information or services.) Local weather In October and November, the temperatures in Washington, D.C. typically range from an average highs of 58-68ºF (14-20ºC) to average lows of 41-51ºF (5-11ºC). For more information about current conditions and area forecasts, visit the Weather Channel web site.
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