09.12.09 March on Washington

Getting to the Taxpayer March on Washington

Getting to the Protest Site:

The location of the 09.12.09 March on Washington is at the West Front of the United States Capitol, the same location as the Presidential Inauguration.

Since traffic, road closures, and parking are often unpredictable in Washington, DC, we suggest utilizing the Metro, or taking a cab.

The protest location is conveniently located within a short distance of metro stations:

• Blue Line / Orange Line: Federal Center SW (~ 4.5 blocks)
• Red Line: Judiciary Square (~ 5.5 blocks)
• Red Line: Union Station
• Blue Line / Orange Line: Capitol South

Click here to see the tentative interactive Google map of our route for the March.

For Travel Assistance:

We are happy to announce that the 09.12.09 Taxpayer Protest now has a dedicated travel agent who can help you with travel arrangements for your trip to DC. If you’re interested, please contact Joanne Griffing at 401-822-7777, or joannegriffing@cox.net http://www.teapartyplanning.com/

Getting to Washington, DC by Airplane:

Washington, DC is conveniently located near three major airports:

• Reagan National (DCA) – 4.2 miles from protest site
• Dulles International (IAD) – 27.9 miles from protest site
• Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) – 32.1 miles from protest site.

If you’re using a travel website like Kayak, Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz, etc, you can use the airport code WAS to search all three airports.

Note: Many airlines offer discounts for groups of 8 or more.

Interested in chartering a plane? Use the official 9-12 March on Washington company, the Proud American Travel Group. Contact Casey Walsh for more information. (678-665-3416, caseybw@gmail.com)

Getting to Washington, DC by Car:

Washington, DC is conveniently located within driving distance (< 12 hours) of many major US Cities:

• Atlanta, GA (~ 10hours, 30 minutes)
• Baltimore, MD (< 45 minutes)
• Boston, MA (~ 8 hours)
• Charleston, SC (~ 8 hours, 30 minutes)
• Charleston, WV (~ 6 hours)
• Charlotte, NC (~ 7 hours)
• Cincinnati, OH (~ 9 hours)
• Cleveland, OH (~ 6 hours, 30 minutes)
• Columbus, OH (~ 7 hours)
• Detroit, MI (~ 9 hours)
• Indianapolis, IN (~ 10 hours)
• Louisville, KY (~ 9 hours, 30 minutes)
• Nashville, TN (~11 hours)
• New York, NY (~ 4 hours)
• Philadelphia, PA (~ 3 hours)
• Pittsburgh, PA (~ 4 hours, 30 minutes)
• Providence, RI (~ 7 hours, 30 minutes)

Information for BUS PARKING in DC.

Here is info on parking RV’s. Or call 800-801-6449

Where to stay in Washington, DC?

FreedomWorks has special discounted rates and blocked rooms at these hotels:

Carlyle Suites Hotel

Savoy Suites Hotel

The Liaison, Affina Hotel (only 30 rooms left) $179 per night
The Liason is across the street from the Hyatt Regency and walking
distance to the rally at the Capitol.
415 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001

The Westin, Alexandria $99.00 per night
September 9-15, 2009
Near Metro line, Must Call 1-866-837-4210
for the Taxpayers March on Washington rate.

Hampton Inn and Suites, $99.00, includes breakfast
Walking distance to a Metro line
Call 703-329-1400 and ask for Taxpayer March on Washington rate.

Sleep Inn & Suites $71.99/night
18216 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive
Hagerstown MD 21740
Tel: 301-766-9449
Fax: 301-766-9469
Along I-70 and I-81
Must ask for Brandon Bowers

Comfort Inn – Alexandria, VA

Days Inn – Alexandria, VA

Quality Inn – Alexandria, VA

Doubletree – (Crystal City)

Embassy Suites – (Crystal City)

Sheraton – (Crystal City)

Holiday Inn – (Crystal City)