Business & Pleasure

Doing business in Washington, DC

By Christopher Elliott Sep 01, 2000

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

The expected opening of a new convention center in Washington in2003 might increase the likelihood that one of your upcomingmeetings will bring you to the nation’s capital. Butthere’s much more in the District of Columbia than meetingspace and old federal buildings.

Where to stay: The St.Regis, a luxury hotel only two blocks away from the White House, isthe place to impress current and prospective clients. Don’tmiss a dinner at Timothy Dean Restaurant & Bar.

What to do: Visit theCorcoran Museum of Art, which features an extensive collection of18th- through 20th-century American art.

Christopher Elliott is a writer in Annapolis, Maryland.Contact him at www.elliott.org.


Contact Sources

  • Corcoran Museum of Art, (202) 639-1700
  • St. Regis Hotel, (202) 638-2626, www.stregis.com

The expected opening of a new convention center in Washington in2003 might increase the likelihood that one of your upcomingmeetings will bring you to the nation’s capital. Butthere’s much more in the District of Columbia than meetingspace and old federal buildings.

Where to stay: The St.Regis, a luxury hotel only two blocks away from the White House, isthe place to impress current and prospective clients. Don’tmiss a dinner at Timothy Dean Restaurant & Bar.

What to do: Visit theCorcoran Museum of Art, which features an extensive collection of18th- through 20th-century American art.

Christopher Elliott is a writer in Annapolis, Maryland.Contact him at www.elliott.org.


Contact Sources

  • Corcoran Museum of Art, (202) 639-1700
  • St. Regis Hotel, (202) 638-2626, www.stregis.com

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Christopher Elliott is an Orlando, Fla., writer and independent producer who specializes in technology, travel and mobile computing. His work has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online. You can find out more about him on his website or sign up for his free weekly newsletter.

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