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Washington, DC
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Washington Marriott at Metro Center775 12th St NW. Washington, DC 20005
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The Westin Washington, DC Downtown999 9th St NW. Washington, DC 20001
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Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport2020 Richmond Hwy. Arlington, VA 22202
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The Westin Crystal City1800 Richmond Hwy. Arlington, VA 22202
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689,545.
Elevation
23 ft.
Sales Tax
The District of Columbia's sales tax is 6 percent. Additional increments are attached when purchasing alcohol, restaurant meals, rental cars, commercial parking and hotel rooms. The higher tax rates range from 10 to 18 percent. The sales tax in neighboring Maryland is 6 percent and Virginia taxes range from 4.3 to 7 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
311 in Washington, D.C., or (202) 727-9099
Hospitals
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, (202) 444-2000; The George Washington University Hospital, (202) 715-4000; Howard University Hospital, (202) 865-6100; Sibley Memorial Hospital, (202) 537-4000; MedStar Washington Hospital Center, (202) 877-7000.
Visitor Information
1133 21st St. N.W. Suite M200 Washington, DC 20036. Phone:(202)347-7201
Air Travel
Visitors arriving by plane can land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Rental Cars
Rental car agencies in Washington are numerous; most have conveniently located offices in the city and nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Arrangements should be made before you leave on your trip. Your local AAA club can provide this service or additional information. Hertz offers discounts to AAA members; phone (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
Trains pull into the
Buses
The Greyhound Lines Inc. bus terminal is at 50 Massachusetts Ave. N.E.; phone (202) 289-5141.
Taxis
Taxicabs in Washington are metered.
Public Transportation
Transportation by bus or subway is available in Washington.
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