Washington, DC has so much to offer each and every attendee. Whether you enjoy a night at the theater, a brush with history, a stroll through picturesque landscapes or visiting a local bar, Washington, DC will exceed your expectations.

CLASSIC WASHINGTON
The National Mall is the main Washington, DC attraction for visitors and the best place to start sightseeing. You can walk through the open-air national park for almost two miles from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial with stops along the way to visit numerous Smithsonian Institutions, which are FREE to the public.

The White House is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations. You can stroll around the Ellipse or schedule a tour via your Congressperson prior to your arrival.

The U.S. Capitol serves as the seat of the U.S. Congress, the legislative branch of the United States federal government. Our host hotel is a few blocks away and offers a stunning view of the Capitol dome. Directly behind the U.S. Capitol is the U.S. You must make a reservation for a tour in advance. Click here to book your tour now.

Supreme Court building, which will have a new justice joining the bench around the same time as our conference.

Spend a couple of hours touring the chambers of the judicial branch of our government or swing by the neighboring Library of Congress, the largest library in the world and a repository for our nation’s history.

Of the many theaters in DC, The Kennedy Center is the most famous, hosting state events, theatre and opera performances and live entertainment year-round. Not everyone realizes how much Washington, DC is a hotbed for performing arts. Located within walking distance of the Renaissance Hotel are the Folger Shakespeare, Woolly Mammoth, National, Ford's and Warner theatres. Washington has the second largest number of theater seats in the country.

CONTEMPORARY DC
Steps from the Renaissance Hotel is the trendy Penn Quarter neighborhood with its main cooridor being 7th Street.

Go undercover and discover the new International Spy Museum and The Museum of Crime & Punishment, both just a short walk down 7th Street. You can come face-to-face with historical figures and celebrities at Madame Tussaud’s newest location. If you’re in a playful mood, you need not go any further than Gallery Place at the corner of 7th & H Streets. Gallery Place features Urban Outfitters, Aveda Spa, Regal Cinemas and upscale bowling and entertainment center Lucky Strike.

Millions flock to the Verizon Center each year for popular concerts and touring events, as well as Washington Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Georgetown basketball games.

Speaking of Georgetown, the historic, tony neighborhood is a short cab ride away and offers world-class dining and shopping. Renowned brands such as American Apparel, Apple Store, Betsey Johnson, Club Monaco, Diesel, Ed Hardy, Ralph Lauren and Steve Madden all have Georgetown locations.

If you’re a "foodie," come find out why DC is one of the most exciting restaurant towns in the country. Some of the world’s leading chefs have set up shop in DC. Celebrity chefs like Eric Ripert, Wolfgang Puck and Laurent Tourondel have joined local culinary talents Jose Andres, Michel Richard and Bravo TV's Top Chef contestants Spike Mendelsohn and Carla Hall in opening restaurants in the nation's capital.

When the sun goes down, DC sizzles with great options for nightlife and entertainment. The DC music scene is best experienced live, and there are plenty of top-notch venues to check out. 9:30 Club packs in crowds nightly and earns its reputation as the best live-music venue in the country, according to Esquire. In Georgetown, Blues Alley has hosted musical greats and is the nation’s oldest jazz supper club.

North of the Convention Center, the U Street/Shaw neighborhood was once known as "Black Broadway," a popular stop for jazz legends like Miles Davis, Cab Calloway and DC native Duke Ellington. Today the neighborhood is a must-see for music history buffs and jazz fans.

Downtown pulses with its own nightlife scene, drawing fashionable crowds to restaurants and lounges like Helix Lounge, Lima and k street lounge for cocktails, mellow music, dancing and conversation.

Root, root, root for the home team as you watch the Washington Nationals take the field at the new, state-of-the-art Nationals Park in southeast DC. And you can take Metro (subway) to get there.