Maggie & Will
Maggie & Will
Airports
There are three airports that serve the Washington, DC area:
1) Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 5 miles from DC
-Get to DC via taxi/Ubers/Lyfts or the metro
-Uber/Lyft prices start around $25 one way
There are no direct flights into/out of London from DCA, but you can connect into this airport via other routes with layovers
2) Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 30 miles from DC
-Get to DC via taxi/Ubers/Lyfts or the metro
-Uber/Lyft prices start around $60 one way
Multiple airlines with direct flights into/out of London. If you are clearing customs and immigration, please be prepared to wait up to 2.5 hours during peak arrival hours.
3) Baltimore Washington International (BWI) - 40 miles from DC
-Get to DC via taxis/Ubers/Lyfts or the Amtrak/MARC train
-Uber/Lyft prices start around $70 one way
Multiple airlines with direct flights into/out of London. This airport will have a shorter customs/immigration wait time, but is further from the city.
All international travelers must complete an ESTA OR Visa Application prior to arrival in the United States. Please look into the requirements for your specific nationality. UK and New Zealand travelers should be able to obtain entry through an ESTA application.
If you do not have this, you will be denied entry.
Places to Stay
We are not going to have a block of hotel rooms as there are so many hotels in Washington, DC.
Unless you are only coming to town for one night, we would recommend staying closer to the downtown/NW area of Washington, DC. While District Winery is in DC, it is not centrally located and is further away from the main attractions of the city and the other events taking place over the weekend.
Please be aware that DC has some neighborhoods that should be avoided because of high crime. Below are some neighborhoods that are safer and well located. There are several hotel options in each of these neighborhoods in ranging budgets:
-Dupont Circle or Kalorama (this is where we live)
-Farragut North or West
-Downtown/Lafayette Square
-Adams Morgan
-Mt Vernon Square
-Logan Circle
If you have questions about the area, or if you are looking at hotels outside of the above neighborhoods, please reach out to Maggie or Will with any questions.
AirBnBs and VRBOs can also offer great options, especially for large groups traveling together.
Below are a few recommendations of hotels that are well located:
The LINE DC
Boutique hotel in the heart of Adams Morgan - an artsy neighborhood of DC that is home to great restaurants, nightlife, and about a 15 minute walk from our house.
This area has a very local vibe to it as it is not frequented by tourists.
The closest metro station is a 15-minute walk (Woodley Park or Dupont Circle).
Washington Hilton
Large hotel just across the street from our house. Great prices and you can fit 4 adults in one room if you're looking to save. This hotel is a 10 minute walk to the closest metro station (Dupont Circle) and a 30 minute walk to the White House.
Fun fact - this hotel hosts the White House Correspondents Dinner and is the location of the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Thompson Washington D.C. - part of Hyatt
This is a great option if you are coming to town for just one night, or want your hotel to be close to the venue. This is directly across the street from District Winery.
Lyle Washington DC
Centrally located in Dupont Circle, this is a mid-range hotel with room prices starting around $225 per night. This hotel is a 10 minute walk to our house and a 5 - 10 minute walk to the Dupont Circle Metro station. Also very well located to great restaurants on 18th & 14th Streets NW.
Generator Washington DC
This is a great budget option that is located about one block from our house. Private rooms start as low as $87/night and shared rooms start at $29 per bed/night. This option also allows for group bookings for any friends traveling together.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
A gorgeous high-end property located with a perfect view of the White House.
Transportation in DC
Ubers/Taxis/Lyfts are all very easy to get in the city. We do not recommend that you rent a car as parking throughout the city often requires permits and is EXPENSIVE.
The metro is also a great way to navigate the city.
For Uber/Lyfts requests on the day of the party, please pre-schedule these to avoid long wait times and allow 45 minutes of travel time. City traffic can be bad!
District Winery is also located a 5 - 10 minute walk away from the Navy Yard metro station (Green Line). If traveling from Dupont Circle, please also allow 45 minutes of travel time should there be any train delays.
IMPORTANT: If you are attending the afterparty, the Metro will likely be closed by the time it ends. We highly recommend you pre-book your Uber to pick you up from Bluejacket at 1:35 AM to avoid long wait times.