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Arlington-DC Questions

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on February 29, 2008 at 2:42:04 pm
 

Arlington-DC Questions

 

Q:I have heard that tours of certain government sites such as the Library of Congress, National Archives, Pentagon can be arranged but only for groups and only with advance arrangements. I was wondering if there were any organized tours offered as options with this conference as there are with some other conferences.

 

A: No, the conference does not arrange tours to other venues in the DC area but I'm sure if you want to work through the local librarians in those venues, you could arrange something.

 


 

Q: If anybody has tips on what restaurants near the Hyatt can hold dine-arounds, please leave the infomration here. The dine-arounds are often in restaurants that provide casual dining and that can hold a group of 15 - 20 people (sometimes more). Thanks! -- Jill H-W

 

A: I'm a local, but I must admit that I've never walked around the Crystal City area of Arlington County. The Crystal City Shops can be reached from the conference hotel within 15 minutes on foot. It's a fairly "new" area. There are both upscale and "fast casual" restaurants there, so I can imagine most of the conference-goers heading there.

 

In terms of the kinds of restaurants that might be appropriate for dine-arounds, it's a little different than the Dupont Circle area of DC. There are your national chains like Ruth's Chris, Morton's, Chili's, Bertucci's, and Ted's Montana Grill. There are also local favorites McCormick & Schmick's and Jaleo nearby. Of course, there are other restaurants, but I don't know much about them. I'll report back later.

 

The streets to remember for restaurants are 23rd Street South, Crystal Drive, and Crystal Plaza Arcade.

 


 

Q:Is there a grocery store within walking distance?

 

 

A: Your best bet will be the Safeway in Crystal Plaza, about eight blocks north of the conference hotel.

 


 

Q:Is there a liquor/wine/beer store within walking distance?

 

 

A: For beer and wine, see previous answer. Grocery stores in Virginia usually carry beer and wine. As for liquor... in Virginia, it seems that it's only sold at stores regulated at the county or independent city level. The closest such store is not within walking distance.

 

A2: Today in walking on the street out in front of the hotel north to the Crystal City shops, I noticed a Virginia ABC liquor store very nearby -- before you get to the Chili's restaurant. It's closed on Sunday, but I bet it will open on Monday.

 

A3: The CVS pharmacy near the conference hotels sells beer and wine. (and orange juice and milk too!)

 


 

Q:Is there another hotel within walking distance?

 

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Q: Is there a computer store in the area where I can buy the Asus EEE?

 

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