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Addresses Issue 80: Adding travel information #81

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This PR addresses issue 80 and adds in travel information for GW participants to the website including info about:
accommodation
airport
transportation options to/from airports
local transportation options
local attractions

Asking for review by @ianmilligan1 to check if any important information has been overlooked, especially when it comes to transport options.

Thanks!!

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Looks great. Just a few minor suggestions and tweaks below, and then I think it's ready to publish.

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## Travel to Washington
The AUT team has put together some information and resources to help with your travel plans.

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"AUT team" -> "Archives Unleashed team"
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![Accommodations](/images/accommodations.png)
There are many choices for accommodations in the DC area! We encourage all of our out-of-town participants to check out the [DC Metro Rail Map](https://www.wmata.com/schedules/maps/upload/2017-System-Map.pdf) to help spot areas close to campus.

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"to help spot areas close to campus. The Gelman Library is located near the Foggy Bottom-GWU station."
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| Airport | **[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport](http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-airport)** | **[Washington Dulles International Airport](http://flydulles.com/iad/dulles-international-airport)** |
| Distance to downtown | Approximately 5 miles (8km) | Approximately 25 miles (40km) |
| Metrorail | The least expensive option is to use the [Metrorail trains](https://www.translink.ca/Schedules-and-Maps/SkyTrain.aspx). You can connect to the Blue and Yellow Lines from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station. Trains leave every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 12 minutes during off hours. | Using the Metrorail from [Dulles Airport](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/silver-line-express-bus-metrorail-station), you can use the Silver Line Express Bus to connect to the Metro's Silver Line. The Bus leaves every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off hours. It costs $5.00US each way, cash or credit - SmartTrip Cards are not accepted. |
| Taxi | [Taxis](http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/taxi-service) are available outside Terminals A, B, and C and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All taxicabs accept cash or credit cards and [metered rates](http://www.flyreagan.com/sites/default/files/taxi_rate_dca_2016.pdf) apply. | [Washington Flyer Taxicabs](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/washington-flyer-taxi-service) serve the Dulles airport exclusively, with 24-hour service. To find taxis, follow the Ground Transportation signs down the ramp to Door 2 and Door 6. All taxicabs accept cash or credit cards. Please confirm with the Airport Taxi Counter for taxi rates, estimates for fares, as of 2017, can be found [here](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/estimated-taxi-fares). |

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Maybe also note that Uber and Lyft are options as well.

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I can add Uber and Lyft to local transport (getting around town) but looks Dulles has some pretty strict restrictions around non-Washington flyer taxis/transport that pick up passengers.
You definitely need to call ahead for pick getting into town - no soliciting at airport.

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Yep, I've used Uber and Lyft out of DC airports - the app tells you where to go.
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| Distance to downtown | Approximately 5 miles (8km) | Approximately 25 miles (40km) |
| Metrorail | The least expensive option is to use the [Metrorail trains](https://www.translink.ca/Schedules-and-Maps/SkyTrain.aspx). You can connect to the Blue and Yellow Lines from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station. Trains leave every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 12 minutes during off hours. | Using the Metrorail from [Dulles Airport](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/silver-line-express-bus-metrorail-station), you can use the Silver Line Express Bus to connect to the Metro's Silver Line. The Bus leaves every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off hours. It costs $5.00US each way, cash or credit - SmartTrip Cards are not accepted. |
| Taxi | [Taxis](http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/taxi-service) are available outside Terminals A, B, and C and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All taxicabs accept cash or credit cards and [metered rates](http://www.flyreagan.com/sites/default/files/taxi_rate_dca_2016.pdf) apply. | [Washington Flyer Taxicabs](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/washington-flyer-taxi-service) serve the Dulles airport exclusively, with 24-hour service. To find taxis, follow the Ground Transportation signs down the ramp to Door 2 and Door 6. All taxicabs accept cash or credit cards. Please confirm with the Airport Taxi Counter for taxi rates, estimates for fares, as of 2017, can be found [here](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/estimated-taxi-fares). |
| Car Rentals | Located inside the airport, there are several companies that offer [car rental services](http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/rental-cars). | You can **[rent a car](http://www.flydulles.com/iad/rental-cars)** at Dulles from several companies, with complimentary shuttles between the rental lot and the terminal. |

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Let's maybe remove car rentals... on the off chance this lets people think that we'd like to deal with reimbursing car rental fees for intra-DC travel. 😄
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>**Notes**:
- Metrorail fare for regular routes is $2.00USD using a SmarTrip® card or cash, and for express routes is $4.25USD. Fares cards can be purchased at [authorized outlets](https://www.wmata.com/fares/basic.cfm) including: vending machines at Metrorail stations, online, Metro sales office, and specific commuter stores and retail outlets.
* **Taxis** - a few options for getting around via taxi include:

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Note rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft
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* [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov) - why not stop by the Jefferson building for a free one-hour walking [tour](https://www.loc.gov/visit/)?
* [National Archives](https://www.archives.gov/dc) - did you know you can make a reservation to tour the National Archives? This means skipping the General Admission line and heading straight in!
* [Georgetown](https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-see-do-georgetown-washington-dc) - it's a little further out from GWU, but this is a great area for exploring, shopping, and the restaurants are incredible!

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Not too far, actually, probably only like a 20-30 minute walk west? If my memory works properly..
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* [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov) - why not stop by the Jefferson building for a free one-hour walking [tour](https://www.loc.gov/visit/)?
* [National Archives](https://www.archives.gov/dc) - did you know you can make a reservation to tour the National Archives? This means skipping the General Admission line and heading straight in!
* [Georgetown](https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-see-do-georgetown-washington-dc) - it's a little further out from GWU, but this is a great area for exploring, shopping, and the restaurants are incredible!
* [Smithsonian](https://www.si.edu/museums) - offering 19 museums, galleries, gardens, and a zoo, visitors will have plenty to explore. Check out the complete list of [museums](https://www.si.edu/museums) to start planning your visit.

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Smithsonian -> Smithsonian museums

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Thanks, wasn't sure if it was just Smithsonian, Smithsonian Institute, etc.
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* [National Archives](https://www.archives.gov/dc) - did you know you can make a reservation to tour the National Archives? This means skipping the General Admission line and heading straight in!
* [Georgetown](https://washington.org/visit-dc/things-see-do-georgetown-washington-dc) - it's a little further out from GWU, but this is a great area for exploring, shopping, and the restaurants are incredible!
* [Smithsonian](https://www.si.edu/museums) - offering 19 museums, galleries, gardens, and a zoo, visitors will have plenty to explore. Check out the complete list of [museums](https://www.si.edu/museums) to start planning your visit.
* [DuPont Circle](https://washington.org/topics/dupont-circle) - another great neighbourhood to visit, with bistros, bookstores, unique restaurants, and lively entertainment.

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Just Dupont (not DuPont)

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