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Jun 23 — Jun 28, 2013
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Hotel
Description:
The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions.
Contact info:
2020 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
phone: 703-920-8600
web:
www.radisson.com/arlingtonva
Room amenities:
In-room amenities at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport include Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, coffee makers, hair dryers and iron/ironing boards
Facility amenities:
High-Speed Internet, Pool, Fitness Center, Airport Shuttle
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
N/A
Please call hotel direct.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Day One: Sunday, June 23
- Registration/Dinner and Orientation
Arrive To:
Registration materials will be provided upon check in at the hotel.
Dinner:
Dinner at the hotel will be followed by a staff led orientation of the program and Washington, D.C.
Lodging:
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
Meals Included:
Dinner
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Type:
Hotel
Description:
The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions.
Contact info:
2020 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
phone: 703-920-8600
web:
www.radisson.com/arlingtonva
Room amenities:
In-room amenities at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport include Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, coffee makers, hair dryers and iron/ironing boards
Facility amenities:
High-Speed Internet, Pool, Fitness Center, Airport Shuttle
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
N/A
Please call hotel direct.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Day Two: Monday, June 24
- George Washington's Mount Vernon/Olde Town Alexandria/Free Evening
Breakfast:
A buffet will be served at the hotel.
Morning:
A visit to George Washington's home. Step into the 18th century and experience life as our founders' did. Recent additions to the estate grounds include a state of the art Education Center and museum.
Lunch:
Lunch at a local eatery in Olde Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Afternoon:
Visit Olde Town Alexandria, Virginia - George Washington's downtown. As a young man, Washington surveyed Alexandria. Later, as President, he would incorporate this bustling colonial port into the new nation's capital city.
Dinner:
Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the ethnic restaurants located within a block of the hotel.
Evening:
No scheduled activities but the hotel's outdoor pool is available until 10 pm.
Lodging:
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Type:
Hotel
Description:
The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions.
Contact info:
2020 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
phone: 703-920-8600
web:
www.radisson.com/arlingtonva
Room amenities:
In-room amenities at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport include Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, coffee makers, hair dryers and iron/ironing boards
Facility amenities:
High-Speed Internet, Pool, Fitness Center, Airport Shuttle
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
N/A
Please call hotel direct.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Day Three: Tuesday, June 25
- Presidential Monuments Exploration/Natural History...
Presidential Monuments Exploration/Natural History Museum/International Spy Museum/World War II Memorial
Breakfast:
A buffet will be provided at the hotel.
Morning:
A staff led exploration of Presidential monuments includes the neoclassical memorial to Thomas Jefferson and the more contemporary park devoted to Franklin Roosevelt.
Lunch:
Take two hours to have lunch and explore the Smithsonian museum devoted to natural history.
Afternoon:
Journey into the world of international espionage and intrigue. One of Washington DC's newest museums focuses on one of the world's oldest professions. Examine the secret history of history.
Dinner:
Dinner will be at a local restaurant.
Evening:
Staff led exploration of the World War II monument, America's memorial to what some have called its greatest generation.
Lodging:
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type:
Hotel
Description:
The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions.
Contact info:
2020 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
phone: 703-920-8600
web:
www.radisson.com/arlingtonva
Room amenities:
In-room amenities at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport include Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, coffee makers, hair dryers and iron/ironing boards
Facility amenities:
High-Speed Internet, Pool, Fitness Center, Airport Shuttle
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
N/A
Please call hotel direct.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Day Four: Wednesday, June 26
- Capitol Hill/Smithsonian Museum Options/Free Evening
Breakfast:
Breakfast will be a buffet at the hotel.
Morning:
A U.S. Capitol building tour, visit to the Supreme Court and stop at the Library of Congress are on this morning's agenda.
Lunch:
Lunch will be on your own on Capitol Hill.
Afternoon:
Explore one, two or three Smithsonians at your own pace on this afternoon - the Air & Space, American Indian and National Gallery of Art are located within three blocks of each other so you decide where to spend your time.
Dinner:
Enjoy a neighborhood dining experience.
Evening:
No scheduled activity but hotel's outdoor pool is available until 10 pm.
Lodging:
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Type:
Hotel
Description:
The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, Arlington, just 1 mile from the Reagan National Airport, is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Crystal City Metro Station and 1 mile away from the Pentagon. The Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport is also within a couple of miles of all Washington, D.C. attractions.
Contact info:
2020 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202 USA
phone: 703-920-8600
web:
www.radisson.com/arlingtonva
Room amenities:
In-room amenities at the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport include Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access, coffee makers, hair dryers and iron/ironing boards
Facility amenities:
High-Speed Internet, Pool, Fitness Center, Airport Shuttle
Smoking policy:
No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Elevator:
Yes
Additional nights before:
N/A
Please call hotel direct.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Day Five: Thursday, June 27
- Monument Exploration/American History Museum/Constitutional Rights...
Monument Exploration/American History Museum/Constitutional Rights Activity/Hard Rock Cafe or ESPN Zone
Breakfast:
A breakfast buffet will be served at the hotel.
Morning:
Explore conflicts in American History as you participate in staff led visits to the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorials.
Lunch:
Lunch and time to explore the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Afternoon:
Explore Washington's newest learning facility, the 250,000 square foot Newseum - the interactive museum of news. Explore the First Amendment Gallery or any of the other topical galleries located on seven levels along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Dinner:
Celebrate your last evening in Washington with your grandchild at a kid friendly venue - Hard Rock Cafe or ESPN Zone.
Lodging:
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, June 28
- Activity, Evaluation and Departure
Breakfast:
A breakfast buffet will be provided at the hotel.
Morning:
A wrap up activity at the hotel will be followed by an evaluation session. Check out is generally 12 PM, but luggage storage is available upon request if you wish to explore more of the city on your own.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Free Time Opportunities
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Mall/Smithsonian Free Time
Most of the potential free time is spent at the Smithsonian Museums or the National Mall area. Program staff will try to accommodate participant requests for transportation to un-scheduled activities. We will often have a drop off and pick-up in the National Mall/Smithsonian area for participants. Staff will also try to direct participants to the best method of public transportation.
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