Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Hosts trade shows and conventions
- Connected hotel
- Public transit access
Exhibition centers in the United States are usually spread across several cities in a state, but the District of Columbia works differently: all 4 venues on this hub are in Washington, and there are no separate city pages. Every venue sits on this page.
One of them is a trade show venue. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center gives 703,000 square feet of exhibit space and 77 meeting rooms, with a maximum capacity of 42,000 people. It has a connected hotel, public transit access, loading docks or drive-in access, floor plans, a public event calendar and Wi-Fi. Google shows a 4.5 rating from 9,344 reviews.
The other three are listed as other event venues: National Press Club, Arbor Ballroom and Paradigm Event Management. Their pages are worth a look for meetings and receptions, but their facilities are not described here, so contact each one directly.
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Frequently asked questions
Which venue in the District of Columbia has a connected hotel and loading docks?
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the venue on this hub with a connected hotel and loading docks or drive-in access. It also offers public transit access, floor plans and a public event calendar.
How much exhibit space does the District of Columbia's main trade show venue have?
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center gives 703,000 square feet of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms and a maximum capacity of 42,000 people. Check floor plans on its page before you plan a booth layout.
Are there other event venues in Washington besides the convention center?
Yes. National Press Club, Arbor Ballroom and Paradigm Event Management are on the hub as other event venues. Contact each one about what it can host.