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American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7300

The American Institute of Architects is conveniently located near the White House, the National Mall, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in the center of Washington, DC.

Getting to DC

• By Air: DC is served by two major airports — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just minutes away, and Washington Dulles International Airport. Mass transit, taxis, and shuttles connect both airports with downtown.
• By Train: Many Amtrak lines arrive or depart DC daily.

Getting to the AIA

• By Subway: The closest Metro stop is Farragut West on the Blue/Orange Line. Exit the Metro on the 17th or 18th street side, and walk south 4.5 blocks (cross I and H Streets, Pennsylvania Avenue, and G and F Streets).
  
• By Car: Visit the AIA site for directions and parking information.
  

Getting Around DC

The Metro website offers bus and train schedules, and a trip planner. Taxis are also generally easy to flag in downtown DC.

Hotels

Nearby hotels (all located within walking distance) include The George Washington University Inn, One Washington Circle Hotel, Hotel Lombardy, State Plaza Hotel, and the Washington Suites Hotel. Capitol Reservations offers discounted rates for hotels throughout the city.

Meals

Continental breakfast will be provided from 8:30-9 am. Snacks for the two coffee breaks and lunch are included.

Washington, DC Weather

Washington in September is usually delightful: highs average 68 °F, and lows average 50 °F. Check Weather.com for an up-to-date DC weather report.

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