Optional
Day Tours & Evening Events
All tours will begin and end at the Gaylord National Bus loop
Thursday,
March 12
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Register for Tribute Tour Now
 A Tribute to Our Nation’s Heroes and Explorers
(4-hour tour, $50.00/person – 40 person minimum)
The tour begins with a stop at Arlington National Cemetery overlooking
the Potomac River. The Tourmobile tram will take you through the
hallowed grounds while your guide will share stories of these
fallen American heroes. You’ll witness the Eternal Flame that
illuminates the gravesites of President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline
Kennedy Onassis and Robert Kennedy. The tour also visits the Tomb
of the Unknowns, there you will witness the impressive “Changing
of the Guard” ceremony performed with perfect precision by a team
of Marines. Next you will experience the Iwo Jima Memorial dedicated
to the fallen Marines who have given their lives in defense of
the United States since 1775. Your final stop will be at the world
famous National Museum of Natural History which features—among
other natural wonders including Ice Age mammals, the world’s largest
mammal and a renovated Insect Zoo—Plus the presumably cursed Hope Diamond
in the Gem and Mineral Collection.
Friday,
March 13
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Register for Georgetown Shopping Tour Now
 A Georgetown Shopping Tour
($35.00/person – 40 person minimum)
Georgetown is a charming neighborhood that flourished
as a sophisticated community long before the founding of
Washington, DC. Officially formed in 1751, Georgetown soon had a
commercial and industrial hub around the waterfront where flour mills and wharves
were constructed. As a result of its prosperity, Georgetown gained a reputation as the
fashionable quarter of the capital and was visited by important people from all over
the world.
Merchants sailed from faraway lands. Shoppers, diners and visitors came to
know the area around Potomac Street as a mecca for extraordinary goods—and good
times. They still do, because today the heart of Georgetown is a thriving shopping and
restaurant district, surrounded by some of the most elegant and expensive homes in
Washington, DC—and fun bars and nightspots. The town still maintains its rustic charm
with plenty of cobblestone streets and historic town homes.
A shopping excursion to Georgetown is a delightful journey through narrow streets
and in and out of unique boutiques, and fashionable chain stores such as Banana
Republic, Williams Sonoma, Ann Taylor and The Gap. The Shops at Georgetown Park
houses more than 100 world-class shops, boutiques, galleries and cafes, set in a
charming European-style marketplace blending Victorian and federal architecture.
Friday,
March 13
7:00 p.m. (Hotel Departure) Register for Dinner on the Potomac Now
7:30 p.m. Board Odyssey, Sail and Dine – 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Dinner on the Potomac/Monuments by Night
 ($140.00/person - 50 person minimum/600 person maximum)
Cruise onboard the “Odyssey,” Washington, D.C.’s most elegant
and contemporary cruising vessel. As the Odyssey travels along
the historic and scenic shores of the Potomac you will dine on
exquisitely prepared cuisine (including appetizers, your entrée
selection ranging from Tuscan Chicken, North Atlantic Salmon,
Beef Short Ribs, Seafood Ravioli, French Pork Chop or Mediterranean
Vegetable Purse and desserts choice prepared fresh onboard) while
enjoying spectacular views from your table of the monuments lit
in all of their glory. Mingle, dine and dance to a medley of live
music, from softer classics to today’s favorites. Coffee, tea
and iced tea are complimentary. Award winning wines, liquor and
beer may be purchased separately. This will be a memorable event
for all and the most relaxing way to see the fabulous array of
monuments DC has to offer. (White House, Washington Monument,
Jefferson, Kennedy Center)
Includes: 4 – course meal, Live Band, 3-Hour Potomac Cruise, plus
Roundtrip Motorcoach Transfers
Saturday, March 14
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Rock the House Closing Party
We’ve saved the best for last! This year, we’ll cap off our conference
with a party you won’t want to miss. A great venue, great entertainment
and a whole lot of surprises. So, don’t jet off after conference
is done. We’ve taken this event to new heights, too. Make sure
you’re a part of the fun. (included in Full Conference Registration)
Additional tickets may be purchased - $49
Sunday, March 15, 2009
There is so much to see and do in our Nation’s Capitol. Take Sunday
to explore Washington on your own before flying home. |
