Cafritz Conference Center
George Washington University
800 21st Street NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20052
202 994-9222
The Cafritz Conference Center is a new, state-of-the-art facility on the campus of George Washington University. You'll find budget-friendly dining and shopping nearby, or take a short cab ride to historic Georgetown, a neighborhood that combines Colonial-era architecture and a bustling nightlife. Take a stroll through Rock Creek Park (pausing to take in views of the Potomac River), or enjoy a performance at the nearby Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- By Air: DC is served by three major airports — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. Mass transit, taxis, and shuttles connect both airports with downtown.
- By Train: Ten Amtrak lines arrive or depart DC daily.
- By Subway: The closest Metro stop is Foggy Bottom‹GWU on the Blue/Orange Line.
- By Car: University parking garages are available on H Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets, and on I Street, between 23rd and 22nd Streets.
The Metro website offers bus and train schedules, and a trip planner. Taxis are also generally easy to flag in downtown DC.
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.
Continental breakfast will be provided from 8-9am. Snacks for the two coffee breaks are included. There are many restaurant choices for lunch nearby; a list of local restaurants and addresses will be provided at the seminar.
Washington in November can be brisk: highs average 58°F, and lows average 36°F. Check Weather.com for an up-to-date DC weather report.
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