Davis & Brigham Area Chambers of Commerce
Legislative Trip to Washington, D.C. 2017
Sunday, September 24th – Friday, September 29th
Taking Utah Business to our Nation’s Capital
Draft Itinerary
Sunday, September 24th
• Fly into any airport in the Washington, D.C. area at your convenience.
- BWI (Baltimore International) airport is typically the cheapest and has train
access. DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the most convenient and
closest. IAD (Washington Dulles) is another option though a taxi or super shuttle
transportation would be needed.
• Check into the Residence Inn Washington, DC/Capitol 333 E St. SW, Washington,
DC, 20025 Phone: (202) 484-8280. Cost for hotel room: $239.00 + tax per night
(RESERVATION METHOD: Each individual/couple will make their own reservations. Book your group
rate for Box Elder/Davis Chambers of Commerce or you may call the hotel at (202) 484-8280 and tell
them you are with the Box Elder/Davis Chamber Group. Reservations must be booked by Friday, August
25, 2017 and must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, guaranteed with a major credit card.
The hotel will not hold a reservation unless it is secured by the above method.)
Monday, September 25th
7:10 am - Pick up at the hotel
7:20 am - Depart for Mt. Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
8:00 am - Tour Mt. Vernon (cost included)
10:30 am - Depart for the Air and Space Museum
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151
11:30 am - Lunch – McDonald’s at the Museum
12:30 pm - Tour Air and Space Museum
2:30 pm - Depart for U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20062
3:30 pm - Meeting at U.S. Chamber of Commerce
5:15 pm - Dinner (cost Included)
Tuesday, September 26th
7:45 am - Depart hotel and walk to U.S. Capitol
8:15 am - Meet with Senator Lee and Tour the U.S.
Senate Floor (Russell Senate Office Building)
9:15 am - Free Time (see free time resource page)
12:30 am - Lunch and Discussion with Air Force
Materiel Command (cost included)
TBD
1:30 pm - Free time (see free time resource page)
6:30 pm - Evening Tour of US Capitol with Congressman Rob Bishop (123 Cannon House Office
Building, Washington, DC 20515)
Dinner on Your Own
Wednesday, September 27th
7:45 am - Depart hotel and walk to U.S. Capitol
8:15 am - Meet with Senator Hatch
(Hart Senate Office Building)
9:15 am - Depart for the Pentagon
10:00 am - Tour the Pentagon
11:30 am - Lunch at the Crystal City Food Court
12:30 pm - Depart for Arlington National Cemetery
1:00 pm - Begin Arlington Tour (cost included)
4:00 pm - Free time (see free time resource page)
5:00 pm - Dinner (cost included)
TBD
6:30 pm - Show at the Historic Ford’s Theatre
(511 10th St, NW Washington, DC 20004)
Thursday, September 28th
7:45 am - Depart hotel and walk to U.S. Capitol
8:15 am - Meet with Congressman Chris Stewart
(Cannon House Office Building)
9:15 am - Free Time (see free time resource page)
11:30 am - Lunch with Speaker - TBD
(cost included)
1:00 pm - Free time (see free time resource page)
6:30 pm - Washington Nationals Baseball Game
(ticket and dinner included)
(1500 S Capitol St SE. Washington, DC 20003)
Friday, September 29th
• Check out of the hotel at your convenience
• Return flight at your convenience
Please do not hesitate to call any one of us
for assistance:
Monica Holdaway – Box Elder Chamber (435) 225-3931
Angie Osguthorpe – Davis Chamber (801) 593-2209
Matt Holton – Office of Senator Mike Lee (801) 403-1757
$500 Chamber Fee Includes:
• Lunch: 26th and 28th
• Dinner: 25th, 27th, and 28th
• Activities: Entrance into Mt. Vernon, entrance into the Air & Space Museum,
Ticket for Play at Ford’s Theatre, Ticket to Washington Nationals Baseball Game,
and Tour of Arlington Cemetery
• Arrangement of: Congressional meetings, Tours of the US Senate/US
House/US Capitol/Pentagon, US Chamber of Commerce business briefing, lunch
speaker, etc.
• Transportation to: Mt. Vernon, Air & Space Museum, Pentagon, and Arlington
Cemetery. This will include a metro pass for some sites.
The first half of the Chamber fee (the $250 non-refundable deposit) needs
to be paid by Friday April 7, 2017.
The remainder of the Chamber fee ($250) needs to be paid by Friday,
August 25th. Make payment to your respective chamber.
Limited spots are available and are on a first come, first serve basis.
Free Time (Everyone will be given the Official Guidebook to Washington, D.C.)
Sights To See:
 National Mall Monuments
o Lincoln Memorial
o World War II Memorial
o Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
o Korean War Veteran’s Memorial
o Plus Many More!
 Smithsonian Museums are conveniently located very close to one another and all of
the Smithsonian Museums are free
o The American History Museum is a common favorite, so that is a good one to
put on your list. The flag that inspired the Star Spangled Banner is not to be
missed.
o The Natural History Museum is another great one, with the Hope Diamond
and a great mummy exhibit.
o Air and Space Museum
o The American Indian Museum
o The Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
o The Freer Gallery of Art
o Among many others!
 Portrait Gallery. It is not located on the National Mall, but is easily accessible by
metro (the Gallery Place Chinatown stop). It is located in Chinatown, which is a great
area if you are looking for some good restaurants, more than just Chinese food!
 Ford’s Theater is always a good place to visit. They have guided tours and time
period plays and events.
 The National Arboretum for a relaxing out of the way activity.
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Arlington National Cemetery is wonderful to visit when you have a good amount of
free time. It’s quiet and peaceful but still so much to see. Grab a map from the
Visitors Center when you first arrive and plan out what you would like to see while
walking around.
The Eastern Market is always a fun place to go as well as all of the streets that are
around it. Good variety of people and very much a community place.
If you’re looking for a break from all of the Museums during the day I would suggest
going through Boating in DC. They have two locations and lots of options for getting
out on the water. It’s always a fun activity and nice for the summer time. Be sure you
call in advance, reservations go quickly.
Places to Eat:
 Good Stuff Eatery – By the Cannon House Office Building – Burgers and Shakes
 We the Pizza – Next door to Good Stuff Eatery
 Sweet Green – Also nearby Good Stuff and We the Pizza. Good for a salad.
 Old Ebbit – a Historic Restaurant
 7th Hill Pizza – In the Eastern Market Area.
 Talban Inn
 Ted’s Bulletin – In Eastern Market Area. Has great homemade pop tarts.
 Eastern Market for brunch (the line is long here and I would suggest going early,
but then again I’ve only been there on Saturdays)
 Farmers Fishers and Bakers
 Founding Farmers
 There are a lot of great restaurants in China town such as: Oyamel, Ping Pong
Dim Sum, Rosa Mexicana, Matchbox, and many more.
How To Get Around:
 Walking is by far a personal favorite and preference. You’re able to see a lot
more detail and not feel rushed to catch a glimpse, and it’s free! You’ll need good
walking shoes no matter where you go in this city.
 Riding the Metro is a very convenient way to get around. A PDF of the map is
attached, but you can also find it online at the link. The Metro stops are very
conveniently located close to all of the most prominent sites. If you ever get lost
don’t hesitate to ask people around you. The fastest most reliable way to get
information is to ask the locals! We’re all really willing to help.
 Going by bike is another popular way to go. It’s easy and the Capitol Bike Share
program is very helpful when you need a quick way to get around. It’s simple and
you can rent bikes for several days, a half hour at a time. You’d be surprised how
fast you get around.
For both the Metro and Capitol Bike Share we would suggest getting the apps on
your phone during the time that you’re here. It will save you a lot of hassle and
time.
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Uber. This system is similar to taxis. It’s done by locals and the cost tends to be
better especially when using Uber Pool. It’s incredibly simple and hassle free,
compared to the crowds on the Metro. Use Uber at night or when you’re too far
out to use the Metro.