About Washington, DC and Attendee Discounts 2016

Washington, DC is known for high-profile historical events and the home of the President of the United States. There are a multitude of museums and monuments to visit, as well as tours to take and history to learn while in this city. So make sure to come early or stay late to explore all that DC has to offer.

Facts about Washington, DC:

• The city was founded in 1791. Georgetown, which is one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods, was founded before Washington, DC, in 1751. It was incorporated as part of the city of Washington, DC in 1791.
• Washington takes its name from our first president, George Washington. The “Columbia” in “District of Columbia” stands for Christopher Columbus.
• Washington, DC has over 60 monuments, memorials and museums to visit such as the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, National Air and Space Museum, Washington Monument, and many more that are open to visitors all year round.
• There are multiple neighborhoods within DC that are all unique in their own way. Some of the neighborhoods include Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle/Embassy Row, Chinatown, National Harbor and Arlington just to name a few. Explore Washington, DC neighborhoods.

We know that your days during the conference will be filled with plentiful CE sessions, walking through the exhibit hall, and conversing with colleagues, but you won’t want to miss out on time spent in this beautiful city. In your downtime, make sure to see the capital for all its worth. Please feel free to take advantage of the discounts we have to offer while you are in Washington, DC as well.