Washington Travel
Welcome to Washington State Tourism
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Metro map
Local Transportation Transportation between Supercomputing '94 conference hotelsand the Washington Convention Center is easy, using a combination of walking,the Metro, and taxicabs. The conference hotels in Washington, D.C., (see map ) are located within walking distance of the Convention Center, while theHyatt Arlington is conveniently located across the street from the Rosslyn,Virginia, Metro station. Taxi and bus service is available between downtown andeach of the three area airports: Baltimore-Washington International Airport,Washington National Airport, and Washington-Dulles International Airport. Thereis also a Metro station at Washington National Airport. Since the Supercomputing'94 hotels are close to the convention center or Metro stations, and there isabundant public transportation, busing will not be provided for conferenceevents. Airline Information USAir and American Airlines have been designated as officialcarriers for the attendees of Supercomputing '94.USAir will off ... [Read More]
Seattle, Washington: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary--Homepage
explores that history and shows how it continues to shape the city's life today. It uses residential, commercial, industrial, and religious locations to create a tour--usable on-line or while traveling through the city--that documents how past and present come together. The itinerary features 37 properties, all of which are listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, America's official list of places important in our history and worthy of preservation. Through maps, descriptions, and photographs of places both famous and little-known, this guide illustrates why Seattle continues to draw people to the Pacific Northwest. Visitors may be interested in Historic Hotels of America , a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located in the vicinity of this itinerary. ... [Read More]
Washington, DC Travel Itinerary-- TEXT ONLY VERSION
Ninety-six historic places that bring the 200 year history of the city to life are presented in this National Register travel itinerary. Visitors will learn not only about the famous national landmarks and monuments of Washington, such as the White House, the Capitol Building, and the Mall, but will also learn about the historic neighborhoods and local landmarks that make the city so unique. The Octagon House , one of the city's oldest buildings, was the built by Colonel John Tayloe, who offered the use of his home to President and Mrs. Madison for a temporary "Executive Mansion" after the burning of the White House by the British. Madison, who used the tower room above the entrance as a study, signed the Treaty of Ghent there, which ended the War of 1812. Travelers through the itinerary can also discover the Striver's Section Historic District which since the 1870s has been associated with African American leaders in business, education, politics, religion, art, architecture, scien ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
COLOMBIA - *Passport and proof of onward/return ticket required for tourist stay of up to 180 days. Upon arrival the Colombian Immigration authority stamps a stay authorization, normally no longer than 90 days (extendible up to 180 days.) Minors (under 18), who are traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party must present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. This document must be notarized before a Colombian consular officer in the United States. Visa must be obtained before arrival for persons planning to do business, temporary work (consultant), and study. Student and tourist visa fee $40, visitor visa fee $100, and work visa fee $205. Processing time ranges from 48 hours to 2 weeks. For additional information and information about other types of travel, contact the Colombian Embassy, 2118 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, ... [Read More]
Washington Traffic Information
Statewide Traveler Information with links to regional construction, traffic, transit, weather, cameras, emergency closures, ferries, pass conditions ... Washington State DOT Traffic & Travel Conditions including links to highway, transit, ferry, rail sites, weather conditions ... Other Government Travel Information Links: ... [Read More]
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