VENUES DC PLACES FOR YOU Washington, DC offers more than a backdrop – it’s a city where history, culture and influence meet at the table. From waterfront rooftops to storied landmarks and modern museums, the city’s venues are as dynamic as its skyline. Whether you’re planning an executive board meeting or a rooftop reception, DC delivers spaces that reflect the power and personality of the capital. Walkable neighborhoods, iconic views and a deep sense of place create a destination where meetings truly matter. Work That WHERE HISTORY HOSTS YOUR EVENT DC’s architectural powerhouses are steeped in significance and built to impress. The Washington National Cathedral offers a soaring, Gothic setting with capacity for 1,000 seated or 1,500 standing guests, surrounded by tranquil gardens. At the Library of Congress , the 1890s Great Hall features marble columns and a vaulted ceiling, accommodating up to 1,200 guests for a reception. The National Building Museum ’s massive Great Hall, flanked by towering Corinthian columns, supports large-scale productions for up to 2,000 guests. The newly restored Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium provides a neoclassical backdrop for 1,000 guests beneath six dramatic columns. PL ANNING GUIDE WATERFRONTS WITH A VIEW The city’s riverfront venues offer open-air energy and dramatic backdrops. At The Wharf, choose from the sun-drenched ballrooms of the InterContinental and Pendry hotels or the glass-wrapped Dockmaster Building perched on District Pier. HQO , located across from Nationals Park, features sleek indoor/outdoor EVENT j Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium 24
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