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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com


The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a landmark building located near many of Washington, DC's attractions. The building houses international trade related businesses, the DC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center, the permanent theater for the comedy troupe the Capitol Steps, a food court, Aria Italian Restaurant and facilities for conferences and weddings. Free outdoor concerts are held outside on the Woodrow Wilson Plaza during the summer.

Address

1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC (202) 328-4748. The closest Metro Station is Federal Triangle.

Washington, DC Visitor Information Center

Here you will find a wide variety of information on Washington, DC attractions, sightseeing tours, hotels, restaurants, theaters, museums and more. The Visitor Center is an official Ticketmaster outlet and you can purchase tickets on-site. There is also a gift shop offering souvenirs and memorabilia of the nation's capital.

Hours:
March 15 through Labor Day
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Labor Day through March 14
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps perform a live political musical satire at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night. Read more about the Capitol Steps

Ronald Reagan Building Conference Facilities

This impressive building with its prestigious address, offers premium conference and exhibit space and a unique setting for weddings and special events. Facilities include two ballrooms, a 625-seat amphitheater equipped with state-of-the-art technology and 15 meeting rooms for smaller gatherings. For more specific information about conference facilities, see the official web site.

International Trade Center

The Ronald Reagan Building also serves as the headquarters for the International Trade Center, which serves as the official World Trade Center for Washington, DC, an organization that supports and provides guidance to international businesses. For more information, see the official web site.

Woodrow Wilson Plaza

Free outdoor concerts are held during the summer featuring a variety of performances from African dance to Celtic folk songs to jazz violin to hip-hop. See the concert schedule here

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