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ACCESSING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

To gain access to the Main Interior Building (MIB), you must enter the C Street entrance and show some form of government-issued photo identification, such as a Federal Government building pass (if a Federal employee); State-issued driver’s license, or non-driver’s identification, etc. A handicap-accessible entrance is located on the C Street entrance of the MIB for anyone requiring such access. 

TRAVEL - CHOOSING AN AIRPORT 

There are three airports you may choose to fly into: 

1. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – Most convenient and accessible by Metro (the DC area public transportation system) 
2. Dulles International Airport (IAD) – Located approximately 26 miles from Washington, DC 
3. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) – Located south of Baltimore, approximately 35 miles from Washington, DC 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION 

Downtown DC is equipped with a first class public transportation system with many options for getting around the city. 

Transportation from the Airport to your Hotel: 

• Washington Flyer http://www.washfly.com/ 
• Super Shuttle http://www.supershuttle.com/ 
• Go Airport Shuttle http://goairportshuttle.com/ 

Traveling by Metro to the MIB

The downtown DC is equipped with a first class public transportation system with many options for getting around the city. You can map your trip using public transportation at the following website: http://www.wmata.com/ 

Off board Metro at Farragut West. Take the 18th Street exit at the Farragut West Metro Station and walk south towards Constitution Avenue. The entrance to the Main Interior Building (MIB) is 6 blocks south on C Street between 18th and 19th.

Traveling By Car to the MIB

Although you may choose to rent a car, it is not recommended that you do so. The Main Interior Building does not offer visitor parking. Metered parking surrounding the outside of the MIB, with a two-hour limit, and is monitored, is available. This option can be expensive and cumbersome, as you would need to move your car after the 2 hours; find another metered space, and feed money into a new meter. 

Driving Directions to the MIB From the North Take either 95 or 295 south to the Capitol Beltway, Route 495 Take 495 west towards Northern Virginia. Take exit 30, Georgia Avenue/29 south Proceed about 2 miles to 16th Street south. 16th Street veers to the right at this large intersection. Go approximately 10 miles to I Street, turn right. At the 4th light, turn left onto 19th Street. The entrance to the Main Interior Building is 6 blocks south on C Street between 18th and 19th. 

From the South Take 395 North to Washington Boulevard/Memorial Bridge/Pentagon/Arlington Cemetery. Move to left lane. Cross Memorial Bridge in the center lane. At the Lincoln Memorial bear left and follow the road to the left on Henry Bacon Avenue until it ends at Constitution Avenue. Make a right on Constitution. Turn left onto 18th Street. The entrance to the Main Interior Building is 1 block north on C Street between 18th and 19th.

From Northern Virginia Take I-66 into Washington, staying in center lane to arrive at Constitution Ave. Turn left onto 18th Street. The entrance to the Main Interior Building is 1 block north on C Street between 18th and 19th. 

From Western Maryland Take 270 South to 495 West toward Northern Virginia. After crossing American Legion Bridge, take the next exit to the George Washington Parkway. You will cross the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge and end up on Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 18th Street. The entrance to the Main Interior Building is 1 block north on C Street between 18th and 19th. 

Parking (not recommended): Metered street parking is available but limited. Meters expire every two hours and your vehicle must be moved upon expiration. 
Public parking garages are located on New York and Pennsylvania Avenues and 17th and 18th Streets. 

LODGING 

There are several hotels in the Washington, DC area that are in close proximity with the MIB. The following are a few that are within walking distance of the building: 

AKA White House 1710 H Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 (202) 904-2500 stayaka.com 

Four Points by Sheraton 1201 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005 (202) 289-7600 fourpointsdc.com 

Club Quarters 839 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 (202) 974-4222 clubquarters.com

Hilton Garden Inn 815 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005 (202) 783-7800  hilton.com 

Hotel Monaco 700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-7177 monaco-dc.com 

Washington Marriot at Metro Center 775 12th St NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 737-2200 www.marriott.com 

Nearby cities that also have hotels with metro access are: Downtown Silver Spring, MD Crystal City, VA Rosslyn, VA 

FOOD

Meals will not be provided at the meeting. The Bison Bistro is the Cafeteria located in the basement of the MIB and is open daily from 7:30am to 2:30pm. Other dining options in the area include: 

Subway 1959 E Street Northwest Washington, DC 20052 
Café Phillips 1776 G St NW # 106 Washington, DC 20006 
G Street Food 1706 G Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 
Met Café 1725 F Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 
Clara Barton – Red Cross Cafeteria 1730 E Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 
Roti Mediterranean Grill 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20006 
Potbelly Sandwich Works 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20006