THE SCHEDULE

  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Orientation Breakfast – Washington Marriott Georgetown Metropolitan; Galleries 1-3
    (1 Student, 1 Guardian, 1 Educator, Coordinators, Chairs – Casual Attire)

    12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Student Icebreaker and Workshop – Washington Marriott Georgetown; West End Room
    (Students Only – Casual Attire)

    12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Educators and Coordinator Meeting – Washington Marriott Georgetown; Metropolitan Galleries 4-5
    (Educators and Coordinators Only - Casual Attire)

    6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner – Residence of the Ambassador of Kuwait
    (1 Student, 1 Guardian, 1 Educator, Coordinators, Chairs – Business Casual Attire)

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Gallery Talk and Tour – Middle East Institute (Educators Only)

    12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Courtroom Lecture – United States Supreme Court
    (Student and 1 Guardian Only – Students must wear provided “Theme”  T-shirts )

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Library of Congress Book Presentation – Members Room
    (Students, 1 guardian, 4 Invited Educators, Coordinators, Chairs)

    4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Chairs Meeting - Washington Marriott Georgetown; West End Room (Chairs/Board Members Only – Casual Attire)

    5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: DtWT Student Ambassadors’ Dinner - Washington Marriott Georgetown; Georgetown Room
    (Students only)

    7:00pm – 9:00 pm: DC Boat Tour – The Washington Harbor
    (Students and Parents Only – Casual Attire)


    7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Chairs Dinner     – Chef Geoff’s West End
    (Chairs/Board Members Only – Business Casual Attire)

  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Capitol Hill Tours
    (Students, 1 Guardian, Educators, Coordinators, Chairs – must wear DtWT Quote T-shirts)

    6:00pm – 6:45 pm: Student Dress Rehearsal – Ronald Reagan Building Pavilion
    (Students Only - Cocktail or Business Attire)

    7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Recognition Dinner Ceremony – Ronald Reagan Building Pavilion
    (Students, 1 Guardian, Educators, Coordinators, and Chairs  – Cocktail or Business Attire)

DtWT 2026 - D.C. CITY GUIDE

  • Dear Do the Write Thing Ambassadors and Travelers,

    Welcome to Washington D.C.! We are so excited that you could participate in this year’s National Recognition Week and we look forward to getting to know each of you. We hope you enjoy your stay with us as we have put every effort into making this event a success.

    Here you will find an itinerary for this week’s events and bus schedule, as well as maps, nearby food locations, popular sightseeing spots, and more. Even with all of this information, we are sure you will have questions, so please feel free to contact one of our staff members at any time throughout your stay, and we will gladly assist you.

    We hope your time here in Washington, D.C. will be a pleasant and memorable experience. So have fun, relax, and enjoy your stay!

    ~Do the Write Thing Staff

  • QUESTIONS UPON ARRIVAL OR THROUGHOUT YOUR STAY

    • Mohammad Alaswadi - 240.423.9407

    • Derek Farino - 703.472.2552

    IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

    • Emergency - Police/Fire Department 911

    • Directory Assistance for Metropolitan Area 411

    • Yours Truly Hotel - 202.695.1947

  • Places to Eat Near Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel

    BIBIBOP Asian Grill ($)
    1516 Connecticut Ave, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.567.1735 

    Korean 

    12 Min. Walk

    DC Pizza ($)
    1103 19th St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.331.1800 

    Pizza 

    11 Min. Walk

    Emissary ($)
    2032 P St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.845.8935 

    Cafe/Breakfast/Lunch 

    8 Min. Walk  

    Moby Dick ($)
    1300 Connecticut Ave, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.833.9788 

    Middle Eastern 

    9 Min. Walk

    Surfside ($)
    1800 N St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.466.1830 

    Tacos/Mexican 

    10 Min. Walk  

    Dig Inn ($)
    2050 M St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.448.1713 

    American Lunch/Dinner 

    5 Min. Walk

    Wonder, West End ($$)
    1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    855.818.5755 

    Food Hall/Various Options  

    3 Min. Walk                                                         

    Call Your Mother Deli ($$)
    1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW 
    Washington, DC 20037 
    202.773.0871 

    Bagels/Coffee 

    4 Min. Walk                                                        

    Trader Joe’s ($)
    1101 25th St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20037 
    202.296.1921 

    Grocery Store 

    9 Min. Walk                                                        

    Life Alive Cafe, West End ($$)
    2301 M St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20037 
    202.804.4226 

    Salads/Wraps/Bowls 

    4 Min. Walk                                                     

    Compliments Only ($$) 
    2029 P St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.794.4638 

    Sandwiches 

    9 Min. Walk                                                    

    Founding Farmers, Foggy Bottom ($$)
    1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 
    Washington, DC 20036 
    202.955.0665 

    American 

    13 Min.                                                         

    Streets Market ($$)
    1255 22 St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20037 
    202.652.0843 

    Grocery Store 

    1 Min. Walk                                                          

    Whole Foods ($$)
    2201 I St, NW 
    Washington, DC 20037 
    202.296.1660 

    Grocery Store 

    9 Min. Walk                                                       ‍

  • HOW TO GET AROUND ON METRORAIL

    The Metrorail system is a fast and easy way to get around Washington, D.C. Metro stations are marked by tall brown columns with a large “M” and colored stripes that show which lines stop there: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow. Use maps in stations and trains or the WMATA app to plan your trip. You can also visit www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/. No eating or drinking is allowed on trains or in stations. Stand on the right, walk on the left when using escalators. 

    FINDING YOUR ROUTE  

    Check the wall maps or WMATA app to find the line you need. Know the last stop (direction) and transfer stations, marked with a double black circle. Metrorail runs: Mon–Thu 5am–12am, Fri 5am–1am, Sat 7am–1am, Sun 7am–12am. Ask a station manager or call 202-637-7000 for help. 

    PAYING YOUR FARE  

    As of 2025, you can tap your SmarTrip card, contactless credit/debit card, or mobile wallet (Apple Wallet, Google Pay, or smartwatch) at faregates. Tap the same card or device to enter and exit. SmarTrip is still required for buses, parking, and passes. SmarTrip cards cost $2 and require a minimum $8 load. Vending machines accept cards, coins, and $1–$20 bills. 

    UNLIMITED PASSES  • 1-Day: $13.50 • 3-Day: $33.75 • 7-Day: $60.75 • 7-Day Short Trip: $40.50 • 7-Day Bus: $13.50 

    FARE RANGE  • Weekdays before 9:30pm: $2.25–$6.75 • After 9:30pm & weekends: $2.25–$2.50 

    DISCOUNTS  

    Up to 2 kids (age 4 & under) ride free with a paying adult. Kids 5+ pay full fare. Seniors (65+), people with disabilities, SNAP recipients, and Medicare cardholders with photo ID get 50% off all fares. 

    TIPS 

    Closest metro stops to the hotel are Foggy Bottom (silver) and Farragut North (red) both can get you to most major destinations around the DC area  

    If you are only planning to ride the metro a couple of times, it is best to use contactless credit/debit card, or mobile wallet (Apple Wallet, Google Pay, or smartwatch) at faregates. 

    Download the free WMATA app to check train times, reload SmarTrip, and get service alerts. Metro trains may have occasional delays, so check the app before riding.