National Association of Conservation Districts

National Association of Conservation Districts

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

Activities

2011 NACD Legislative Conference • July 18 - 19, 2011 • Washington, D.C.


While you are in Washington, take in D.C.’s many summertime activities like concerts by military bands, the National Mall, museums, bus tours and more. Below is a sampling of activities to complete your trip.



U.S. Capitol BuildingConcerts
The Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force bands perform in the evening on alternating days at a variety of destinations throughout the summer.  Concert locations typically include Navy Memorial, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Memorial and Air force Memorial.  Locations and times of concerts during the conference are available on the following websites:



U.S. Capitol BuildingBy Land or by Sea?
The D.C. Ducks tours depart from Union Station every 30 minutes, the 90 minute tour travels through D.C. in original WWII DUKW amphibious vehicles.  The fully narrated tour covers the National Mall, museums and monuments and then drives straight into the Potomac for a river cruise before returning to land and back to Union Station.  DC Ducks leaves every hour, on the hour from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Prices range from $14 to $32.  For more information and ticket purchases, please visit http://www.dcducks.com/about.htm. 



U.S. Capitol BuildingTour Washington, D.C. On Your Time
Hop-On-Hop-Off Open-Top Double-Decker Bus Tour is an extremely versatile tour that stops at 25 locations including the Library of Congress, Smithsonian Museums, Spy museum, the White House, National Cathedral, National World War Two Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Botanical Garden and the Supreme Court.  Tickets can be purchased for either 24 or 48 hours with the hop-on-hop-off flexibility allowing you to create your own tour.  Visit only the attractions you want to see, for however long you wish to see them!  All buses are air-conditioned, and tour originates at Union Station.  Tickets run from $14.95 to $39.95, with internet purchase discounts and family packages available.  To reserve tickets or to get more information call (888) 878-9870, or visit http://www.dctours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=2162.     

Other visitor information and options can be found at http://vrc.dc.gov.


Dining Options
A multitude of delicious dining options are available in the vincinity of the conference hotel. Explore all of the culinary experiences Washington, D.C. has to offer. Check out all the options at http://www.washingtondc.com/restaurants/.