Venue & Travel Info

Getting to Measure Camp DC (Venue & Travel Information)

Everything you need to know about our venue, transportation, and nearby accommodations

📍 District Architecture Center

421 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Penn Quarter District

About the Venue: The District Architecture Center is a modern, award-winning venue in DC’s bustling Penn Quarter District. Features state-of-the-art AV equipment, complimentary Wi-Fi, capacity for 250 standing/150 seated, and multiple breakout rooms.

Accessibility: The venue has meeting rooms on two floors. There is an elevator available to go between them. There is also an ADA bathroom.

🚇 Metro Transportation

Excellent Metro Access! Three major Metro stations within walking distance.

Closest Stations:

• Gallery Place-Chinatown – Red, Green, Yellow Lines – 3-minute walk
• Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter – Green, Yellow Lines – 2-minute walk
• Judiciary Square – Red Line – 7-minute walk

Metro Info:

• Peak hours: $2.25 – $6.75 | Off-peak/weekends: $2.25 – $2.50
• Payment: SmarTrip card or contactless payment
• Metro Trip Planner – Plan your route

✈️ Airport Transportation

Ronald Reagan National (DCA) – Recommended

Closest & Most Convenient – Only 4 miles from venue

• Metro: Blue/Yellow Lines direct to Gallery Place (15-20 min, $2.25-$6.75)
• Taxi/Uber: $15-25, 15-30 minutes
• Info: Reagan National Airport

Washington Dulles (IAD)

• Metro: Silver Line to Metro Center, transfer to Red Line (45-60 min, $6-7)
• Taxi/Uber: $60-80, 45-75 minutes
• Info: Dulles International Airport

Baltimore-Washington (BWI)

• MARC Train: Free shuttle to BWI Rail Station → Union Station → Metro Red Line (60-90 min, $7-8)
• Amtrak: $12-20, 30 minutes to Union Station
• Info: BWI Marshall Airport

🏨 Recommended Hotels

Penn Quarter Benefits: Walking distance to venue, restaurants, and attractions

• Riggs Washington DC – Luxury boutique hotel (0.2 miles)
• Kimpton Hotel Monaco – Historic charm, 700 F Street NW (0.1 miles)
• JW Marriott Washington DC – Full-service luxury on Pennsylvania Ave (0.3 miles)
• Embassy Suites Convention Center – All-suite with breakfast, 900 10th Street NW (0.4 miles)
• The Westin DC Downtown – Modern hotel, 999 9th Street NW (0.3 miles)
• Moxy Washington DC – Contemporary, 1011 K Street NW (0.4 miles)

🚗 Parking & Transportation

Note: Limited street parking on 7th Street. Garage parking recommended.

Parking Options:

• Penn Quarter Garage – 575 7th St NW (across from Capital One Arena)
• Colonial Parking – Multiple Penn Quarter locations
• SpotHero / ParkWhiz – Reserve in advance for better rates

Alternative Transportation:

• Rideshare: Uber / Lyft pickup zones nearby
• Capital Bikeshare – Multiple stations in Penn Quarter
• Taxi: Readily available in downtown area

🎯 Local Attractions

Penn Quarter puts you in the heart of DC’s cultural district:

Within Walking Distance:

• Capital One Arena – Home of Capitals & Wizards
• National Portrait Gallery – Art and history
• Ford’s Theatre – Historic theater
• Chinatown – Dining and entertainment
• National Gallery of Art – World-class art museum
• National Mall – 0.5 miles south

Dining Options:

• Extensive restaurant scene in Penn Quarter
• Chinatown dining options
• Food halls and casual dining
• Coffee shops and cafes nearby