Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, which is 2 short blocks from the wedding location.
- Address: 400 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
- How to book:
- Book online here
or - Call 202-737-1234 and ask for the Torban/Johnson Wedding room block
- If you book by July 31, the rate is $79 per night and is available Friday, August 31st though Monday, September 3rd.
Interests
U.S. Capitol Visitors Center
This impressive $621 million center is a tri-level, 580,000 square-foot facility located underground between the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court below the East Capitol Grounds. The Center provides in-depth information on the United States government, past and present, through a number of fascinating galleries.
This impressive $621 million center is a tri-level, 580,000 square-foot facility located underground between the Capitol Building and the U.S. Supreme Court below the East Capitol Grounds. The Center provides in-depth information on the United States government, past and present, through a number of fascinating galleries.
Library of Congress
Visit the Washington D.C. Library of Congress, the United States' oldest federal cultural institution and largest library in the world. The library serves as the research branch of Congress and encompasses three buildings on Capitol Hill: the Thomas Jefferson, the John Adams, and the James Madison. Between these three, the Library of Congress sees over one million visitors every year.
Visit the Washington D.C. Library of Congress, the United States' oldest federal cultural institution and largest library in the world. The library serves as the research branch of Congress and encompasses three buildings on Capitol Hill: the Thomas Jefferson, the John Adams, and the James Madison. Between these three, the Library of Congress sees over one million visitors every year.
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is one of the most popular museums in Washington DC, and it's among the top-visited museums in the world. Set against the beauty of the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art and adjacent Sculpture Garden hold hundreds of thousands of honored paintings, tapestries, drawings and sculptures.
The National Gallery of Art is one of the most popular museums in Washington DC, and it's among the top-visited museums in the world. Set against the beauty of the National Mall, the National Gallery of Art and adjacent Sculpture Garden hold hundreds of thousands of honored paintings, tapestries, drawings and sculptures.
U.S. Supreme Court
Visit the U.S. Supreme Court building to marvel at the rich, marble façade infused with rich American history. Completed in 1935, 146 years after the inception of the court, this building is among the most impressive of the Capital's architectural marvels.
Visit the U.S. Supreme Court building to marvel at the rich, marble façade infused with rich American history. Completed in 1935, 146 years after the inception of the court, this building is among the most impressive of the Capital's architectural marvels.
Smithsonian Museums
The Smithsonian Institute is comprised of 19 museums and the National Zoo.
Here are just a few of your options:
The Smithsonian Institute is comprised of 19 museums and the National Zoo.
Here are just a few of your options:
- National Museum of American History, see more than 3 million artifacts, ranging from Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to Abraham Lincoln's famous top hat.
- National Air & Space Museum, view the largest collection of air and spacecraft and see an IMAX movie.
- Natural History Museum, marvel at an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton, the dazzling Hope Diamond and more.
- Museum of the American Indian, learn about the Native American people's history and culture
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden take in impressive contemporary artwork
The White House
Encompassing 18 acres of land, the Washington DC White House has been the residence of all United States presidents other than George Washington.
Washington Monument
One of the most widely recognized monuments in Washington DC, this popular memorial honors George Washington, the founding father of the United States.
Holocaust Memorial Museum
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is located on the National Mall and inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Encompassing 18 acres of land, the Washington DC White House has been the residence of all United States presidents other than George Washington.
Washington Monument
One of the most widely recognized monuments in Washington DC, this popular memorial honors George Washington, the founding father of the United States.
Holocaust Memorial Museum
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is located on the National Mall and inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
National Zoo
Established by an Act of Congress in March of 1889, this Washington DC zoo became part of the Smithsonian Institute just one year later.
Established by an Act of Congress in March of 1889, this Washington DC zoo became part of the Smithsonian Institute just one year later.
Today, the zoo is one of the top things to do in Washington DC and welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually. Situated in Rock Creek Park, it is a scenic 163-acre zoo presenting living examples of around 2,000 animals representing almost 400 species.
Historic Tours
Monuments, memorials, museums, picturesque scenery and magnificent architecture are abundant in Washington DC, and for visitors, Old Town Trolley Tours offers the best way to see it all.
Monuments, memorials, museums, picturesque scenery and magnificent architecture are abundant in Washington DC, and for visitors, Old Town Trolley Tours offers the best way to see it all.
Washington Nationals Baseball/Stadium
Enjoy the excitement of Washington Nationals Baseball.
Enjoy the excitement of Washington Nationals Baseball.
Newseum
Explore 500 years of headline history at The Newseum in Washington DC.
Pentagon
Headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. The Pentagon is virtually a city in itself. Approximately 23,000 employees, both military and civilian, contribute to the planning and execution of the defense of our country. Official tours of the Pentagon are offered each week day from 9AM-3PM. Click here to book a tour.
Explore 500 years of headline history at The Newseum in Washington DC.
Pentagon
Headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. The Pentagon is virtually a city in itself. Approximately 23,000 employees, both military and civilian, contribute to the planning and execution of the defense of our country. Official tours of the Pentagon are offered each week day from 9AM-3PM. Click here to book a tour.
Military barracks
John Phillip Sousa Barracks - The Marine Corps Barracks in Washington D.C. is the oldest post of the corps, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The site of the post was established in 1801, strategically located "within easy marching distance of the Capitol". Today, The U.S. Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. is home to more than 1,100 Marines, Sailors and civilians. Marines stationed here are responsible for a wide array of duties, from participating in ceremonies and light infantry training to presidential support duty.
John Phillip Sousa Barracks - The Marine Corps Barracks in Washington D.C. is the oldest post of the corps, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The site of the post was established in 1801, strategically located "within easy marching distance of the Capitol". Today, The U.S. Marine Barracks, Washington D.C. is home to more than 1,100 Marines, Sailors and civilians. Marines stationed here are responsible for a wide array of duties, from participating in ceremonies and light infantry training to presidential support duty.
Smithsonian Postal Museum
The National Philatelic Collection was established in 1886 with a donated sheet of 10-cent Confederate postage stamps and over the years, the growing collection was housed in various sites until the National Postal Museum opened in its current location in 1993.
The National Philatelic Collection was established in 1886 with a donated sheet of 10-cent Confederate postage stamps and over the years, the growing collection was housed in various sites until the National Postal Museum opened in its current location in 1993.
RFK Stadium
Since 1961, RFK Stadium has been home to action-packed sporting events in Washington, D.C. The stadium began as the longtime home of NFL's Washington Redskins, and since 1996 has been home to Major League Soccer champions, D.C. United. See world-class soccer at RFK Stadium as D.C.
Since 1961, RFK Stadium has been home to action-packed sporting events in Washington, D.C. The stadium began as the longtime home of NFL's Washington Redskins, and since 1996 has been home to Major League Soccer champions, D.C. United. See world-class soccer at RFK Stadium as D.C.
United take the field from March to November. Popular RFK Stadium events include more than just sports. RFK is one of the premier concert and special event venues in Washington D.C. Big name concerts, music festivals, motocross exhibitions, national events and political rallies have been held at RFK Stadium over the years.
Verizon Center
The Verizon Center events include professional and college sports, exhibition and all-star games, live concerts, and a variety of traveling shows. The Verizon Center is also the home of sports in Washington DC and home teams include the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA), and Harlem Globetrotters (most DC exhibitions).
The Verizon Center events include professional and college sports, exhibition and all-star games, live concerts, and a variety of traveling shows. The Verizon Center is also the home of sports in Washington DC and home teams include the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Mystics (WNBA), Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA), and Harlem Globetrotters (most DC exhibitions).
