The CENTRA Conference Center is centrally located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, with immediate access to parking, lodging, dining, transportation, and downtown Washington, DC.
Lodging
Five hotels are located within walking distance of the Conference Center and others are located just a taxi ride or Metro ride away in Arlington. Many of these facilities offer US Government rates.
| Hotel | Distance | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Arlington & Towers | Two Blocks / 0.2 miles | 950 N. Stafford St. | 703-528-6000 |
| Marriott Residence Inn | Two Blocks / 0.2 miles | 650 N. Quincy St. | 703-310-1999 |
| Westin Arlington Gateway | Four Blocks / 0.3 miles | 801 N. Glebe Rd. | 703-717-6200 |
| Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston | Six Blocks / 0.5 miles | 4610 N. Fairfax Dr. | 703-243-9800 |
| Comfort Inn | Eight Blocks / 0.6 miles | 1211 N. Glebe Rd. | 703-247-3399 |
Dining
Over 60 restaurants are located within walking distance from the Conference Center. A food court is also located directly across the street in the Ballston Common Mall.
Public Transportation
The Conference Center is two blocks from the Metro’s Ballston-MU Station on the Orange line.
| Transportation | Distance | Points of Interest | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan National Airport (DCA) | 7.0 miles (Metro Access) | White House | 6.4 miles |
| Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 21.6 miles | The Capitol | 7.0 miles |
| Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) | 39.4 miles | Georgetown | 4.7 miles |
| Union Station (Amtrak) | 8.2 miles (Metro Access) | Tysons Corner Mall | 7.6 miles |