Jack & Grace
Jack & Grace
Travel & Lodging
Here comes the fun parts - where you're headed, options for places to stay, and ways to get around.
Airports/Flights
There are 3 major airports around the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area. Here they are listed in order of most recommended to least.
DCA, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - accessible via metro, and closest to DC proper.
IAD, Dulles International Airport - accessible via metro (though long ride), most options for flights while still remaining somewhat close to DC proper.
BWI, Thurgood Marshall International Airport - Farthest from DC, located outside Baltimore, not Metro Accessible. Not recommended if you don't want to rent a car or pay hefty ride share costs.
Cambria Hotel Washington, D.C. Convention Center
We have a room block for the Cambria Hotel from July 11th to July 14th. Jack has stayed at the Cambria on two occasions, and it's been a lovely experience each time. It is a very easy walk from the hotel to Immaculate Conception Church for the ceremony, under 5-minutes.
Please follow the link to our landing page for reserving the rooms. Reservations must be made prior to June 11th, 2024.
AirBnB
We highly recommend exploring options on AirBnB and other relevant sites. There are tons of options in DC area, and it will give you the opportunity to choose between staying near the ceremony location or reception venue.
Keep in mind that neighborhoods in DC range from beautiful row homes to rougher development areas. If you need any advice regarding where to stay, we are more than happy to review your selections.
Parking,Uber/Lyft, and Metro
Parking in general and for ceremony
Parking in DC can be notoriously bad. It's difficult to find a spot you can put a car overnight - especially the closer inside the city you get. The ceremony is located in such an area, making parking especially difficult. Although, dropping off guests who can't walk well is very easy.
There are a number of ramps around the area that could make parking and walking to the church easier, but it will cost you. One possibility: Jack's office building has a substantial ramp at 655 New York Ave NW, you can access the ramp on the back end of building on L street NW.
Uber and Lyft
Washington DC is a massive hub for Uber and Lyft. Unlike more suburban/rural towns, there are drivers available at all hours of the day. We highly recommend using them to get around, if you don't want to navigate parking and the metro.
Many DC'ers use Ubers and Lyfts instead of owning a car. In fact, Jack did not own a car until very recently and got around for 2 years primarily by bike, metro, and Uber.
Lastly, if you plan on using ride shares often while here, we recommend using both apps and comparing prices. They can fluctuate dramatically, and sometimes you can get a better deal on Lyft than Uber, and vice versa.
Metro
The metro makes DC super traversable, and we highly recommend utilizing it if you are comfortable. During the day, the metro is well-used by families, commuters, and the like. It's extremely convenient and the cheapest option to get around. Granted, the metro can be sketchy in certain stations and nighttime. Please be cautious about using the metro late at night. Jack has ridden it for years at all hours of the day and nighttime is when it becomes the most unpredictable.
If you choose to use the metro, you can get a metro card at any station. Simply look for a large vending-machine style box as you walk down the tunnel. You pay through the machine and load you card with a certain dollar amount.