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Tar Wars

Location & Housing

Where to Stay

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
202-737-1234

Deadline for Reservation: June 21, 2010

On the Road

To DC - Three airports serve the DC area: Ronald Regan National Airport, Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport. For more information visit the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

In DC - The Washington Metro transit system is the second largest rail system in the US, transporting more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to their destinations. For maps of the DC area, a trip planner, Metrorail locations and Metro fares and hours, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Packing Tips

The awards ceremony is the only event that requires dress attire. Shorts, jeans or other summer wear are appropriate for all other events. We suggest bringing natural fiber clothing (such as cotton and linen). Don’t forget to pack comfortable walking shoes and a light sweater or jacket for air-conditioned rooms.

  • Average summer temperature: upper 80s
  • Humidity level: high
  • Drink plenty of water or other liquids throughout the day, especially when sight-seeing outdoors
  • Washington DC has high pollen counts

Explore DC

Already an experience of a lifetime, DC can be a vacation your family will never forget. Take time to explore our nation’s capital. Visit these sites and more:

Washington DC Convention and Tourism Corporation

For information on sightseeing, dining and maps, call the DC Convention and Tourism Corporation at 202-789-7000.