Independence Day: Transportation and Parking/Road Closures in the Nation's Capital

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Transportation and Parking/Road Closures in the Nation's Capital

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you use public transportation to arrive in Washington, DC as there will be very limited parking, various road closures throughout the day, and congestion due to crowds. Be prepared to walk to most locations.

Arriving by car
If you choose to bring your car, you can arrive in Washington, DC in the following ways:

	From the west:
		take Interstate 66, Route 50 or 29
	From the north:
		take Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, or the Cabin John Parkway
	From the east:
		take Routes 50, 1, or 4
	From the south:
		take Interstate 66 or 39

Parking
Vehicles will not be allowed on the mall. If you are driving, we suggest that you park at a metro stop near you and metro in.

Check signs for parking regulations.

Public Transportation
Metro trains and buses provide transportation to and around Washington, DC. Smithsonian Metro will be closed. The nearest train stations to the National Mall include:

L'Enfant Plaza
Federal Center SW
Capitol South
Union Station
Judiciary Square
Archives - Navy Memorial
Gallery Place - Chinatown
Federal Triangle
Metro Center
McPherson Square
Farragut West
Foggy Bottom

For Metro information and schedules, please see their web site at www.wmata.com or call (202) 637-7000.

Tourmobile
Tourmobile offers paid tours and transportation to various places of interest in Washington, DC and Arlington National Cemetery. You may embark and disembark at any of the stops at any time. Tickets may be purchased on the blue and white buses.

For more information, see the Tourmobile web site at www.tourmobile.com or call (202) 554-5100.