Expanding the PILD Experience

Whether you are visiting Washington DC for the first time or making a return trip, you quickly learn to appreciate the history, beauty and excitement of our Nation’s Capital.

“PILD Guide to Visiting Washington DC” provides both an internet access site and printable, take-it-with-you, information.  Included is information that will expand your trip to Washington, beyond the PILD experience.  A version of this document is also available in PDF format here.

Having lived in the DC area, local residents suggest that you contact your Washington Congress people for access to the White House and Congress Tours as soon as possible.  Other sites of great entertainment and educational value are the presidential memorials (Don’t forget to take advantage of the Sunday night tour!), Ford Theater, National Zoo, Smithsonian Museums and the United States Holocaust Museum.  Spend another day or two in Washington to really expand your experience!

In addition you may want to check out the Washington visitor web page , intended to assist you in making your PILD Conference experience an enjoyable one.  Please note that the information listed for each site is offered only as an introduction. You are advised to check the corresponding web site or phone for the most up-to-date information, times, admission fees, etc. This is especially important since many sites in Washington are on varying schedules or access due to increased security.

The most important means of travel is the Metro, the area’s rapid transit system. For information and maps, click on the Metro’s website at www.wmata.com.  This is the way to travel – very easy to understand and is a clean and safe environment.

See you at PILD!!