Home
Calendar
of Events
Museums, Galleries, Monuments & More
Family Affairs
Restaurants
Watering Holes
Neighborhoods
Transportation
Maps
Request Info
Register to receive more info on Washington, DC


There's no better place to be than Washington, DC—the center of politics, power, the arts and site of the NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference & Expo - 60th Anniversary. The conference theme is “Shaping the Future of International Education.”

  • Walk along historic Pennsylvania Avenue and take in sites from the inspiring Capitol dome to the White House.
  • Explore the Marion Koshland Science Museum or the National Museum of Health & Medicine
  • Explore major art institutions like the National Gallery of Art and smaller museums such as the Phillips Collection
  • Stroll through Penn Quarter, just blocks from the
    Washington Convention Center, and take your pick from some of the hottest restaurants in the country

Washington, DC serves up unparalleled access to power, energy, education and fun. You might even want to add a couple of days to your stay in order to enjoy all that the nation's capital has to offer.

This site was designed with you in mind, including listings for attractions, restaurants, museums and theatre to make the most of your trip. Be sure to click the links to the left for information on popular cultural celebrations, dining and transportation options, and new exhibits/festivals. We look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to Washington, DC.

Click here to register for the NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference & Expo


Calendar of Events

Exhibitions, theatre, dance, music—find out what's happening around Washington, DC during your conference. GO>>

Museums, Galleries, Monuments & More

Interested in espionage? Investigate at the International Spy Museum. Searching for inspiration? Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Spend your free time at some of the most intriguing attractions in the world. GO>>

 

Family Affairs

Pair your business trip with family bonding. Here's a full list of family-friendly attractions and activities. GO>>

Restaurants

DC's restaurant scene is virtually a global village, reflecting over 50 ethnicities. Some of the hottest chefs in the country make their home in the nation's capital. Check out the restaurants reserve a table today. GO>>

Watering Holes

After a long day of business meetings and seminars, Washington, DC's diverse nightlife provides the perfect place to unwind. GO>>

Neighborhoods

Beyond the famous monuments and federal buildings, Washington, DC is a city of neighborhoods. From trendy Adams Morgan to the revitalized Penn Quarter, each pocket of DC has its own unique flavor and style. GO>>

Transportation

There are many ways to get around in Washington, DC. Click the category below for information on your transporation options. GO>>


NAFSA Annual Convention 2008NAFSA: Association of International Educators founded in 1948 and celebrating its 60th anniversary, is a nonprofit membership association, which promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. The Association sets and upholds standards of good practice and provides professional education and training that strengthen institutional programs and services related to international educational exchange. NAFSA's members - numbering more than 9,000 individuals from all 50 states and 90 countries - share a belief that international educational exchange advances learning and scholarship, builds respect among different peoples, and encourages constructive leadership in a global community.

The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.