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ASPET’s host hotel is located in the Crystal City/National Landing neighborhood of Arlington County, which is within eyesight of the nation’s capital across the Potomac River.

From a cultural, historical, artistic, and athletic vantage point, there is much to explore in Arlington, neighboring Alexandria, and downtown Washington, DC. Much of these sights are easily reached by the area’s Metro subway system.

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ASPET Tours/Tickets

A limited number of tickets will be available to ASPET attendees to experience key tourist activities and events in the city in small groups. Several of the city’s attractions use free timed entry passes, which are not available to book until 30 days prior. Registered attendees will be informed if ASPET is able to secure passes. Available tickets will be on a first-come basis.

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Recommended Restaurants

Click on the “Learn More” button to see a list of restaurants within walking distance from the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.

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Sightseeing Recommendations

Recommended Activities Available on Your Own

Museums on the National Mall (3-4 miles from hotel)

Free. Metro-accessible. Typically open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily.

National Gallery of Art
National Museum of African American History and Culture (free timed-entry passes required)
National Museum of American History
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of the American Indian
United States Botanic Garden
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (free timed-entry passes required)
Hirshhorn Museum
National Museum of Asian Art
National Museum of African Art
National Air and Space Museum (free timed-entry passes required)

Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall (3-4 miles from hotel)

Free. Metro-accessible. Outdoor. Visit any time of day.

Historical Figures
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Albert Einstein Memorial
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- Washington Monument
Wars
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- World War II Memorial