TRAVEL

Get to all the comics, movies, anime, manga, science, and pride action with DC accommodations and travel directions to Awesome Con! Reserve a hotel room at one of the official Awesome Con hotels today, find deals, or find your way by bus, metro, or train.

Awesome Con takes place in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001.

STAY IN AN OFFICIAL HOTEL

Stay close to the action! Reserve a hotel room at one of the official Awesome Con hotels today. Booking through our partner, Connections Housing, is the best way to save money, secure a great room close to the convention center, and unlock special perks.

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PARKING

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Walter E. Washington Convention Center SpotHero Parking Page.

AMTRAK

Washington, DC (Union Station) is served by Amtrak’s high-speed Acela, Northeast Regional, and its long-distance service. Amtrak offers a variety of fares to make it easy to get to D.C. including Flex Fares, Share Fares, and Night Owl Fares. Feel free to move about the train and relax on your way to your destination.

Acela – Traveling at speeds up to 150 mph, Acela provides superior comfort and convenience. With free Wi-Fi and power outlets at your seat, it’s easy to stay connected while on board. Acela offers downtown-to-downtown service between Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and other intermediate cities.
Northeast Regional – Amtrak’s Northeast Regional offers an affordable, comfortable, and sustainable way to travel. Skip the hassles of I-95 traffic and enjoy the benefits of train travel including, free Wi-Fi, no middle seats, and an onboard café car.

Amtrak is located one mile from the Convention Center and blocks from the U.S. Capitol. For more information, please visit their website.

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METRO

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown DC, right across from Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. The closest metro stop to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center stop on the Yellow/Green Line.

Weekend Metro Hours:

Friday: 5 AM – 1 AM

Saturday: 7 AM – 1 AM

Sunday: 7 AM – 12 AM

For help planning your trip and to confirm hours, please visit the WMATA website.

BUS

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is served by several Metrobus routes. Visit wmata.com/tripplanner for more details and to plan your trip. Add your starting point in the “FROM” field and add WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER in the “TO” field to see your best options for visiting us via transit.

LOCAL DEALS AND OFFERS

While you’re in town for Awesome Con, stay a few extra days to explore everything the city has to offer. Washington.org has compiled an array of deals and discounts you can advantage of while adventuring. Check out the deals now!