Presidential Inauguration Guide
Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Inaugural Ceremony in Washington, D.C. where our nation will witness and honor the next President of the United States. Please note that plans for the ceremony have not yet been announced. The ceremony may differ greatly from past years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 59th Presidential Inauguration and Swearing-In ceremony is expected to take place on January 20th, 2021 in Washington, D.C. on the West front of the Unites States Capitol. At this time, admission to the inauguration ceremony is by ticket only.
Tickets for the Inaugural swearing-in ceremonies will be distributed in January 2021 by both Senators and Representatives. You can find the contact information for your state’s representatives on the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives websites.
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Where to Stay During the Presidential Inauguration
Stay in Fairfax During the Inauguration Ceremony and Avoid the Cost of Staying in Washington DC!
Due to the increased visitation to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration, visitors and guests are encouraged to book their hotels early.
Fairfax County is one of the best and most economical places to stay while visiting Washington, DC. Because a lot of Fairfax hotels and motels are just miles from the nation's capital, it makes it easy for visitors to travel and commute for the festivities in January.
How Do I Travel From Fairfax County to Washington, DC?
Fairfax County is an economical choice and one of the nicest places to stay near the city. Approximately half of our hotels are located within 15 miles of the U.S. Capitol Building and the National Mall which makes us a popular destination during this patriotic event. Travel directly by metro, car, or train to and from Fairfax County and Washington DC using the following methods:
Option 1: Metro
Take the Washington DC Metro Orange Line from the Vienna, Dunn Loring, or West Falls Church stations, the Washington DC Metro Silver Line from the Reston, Tysons, or McLean stations, or the Washington DC Metro Blue Line from the Franconia station, to anywhere in the city including the center of Washington DC and Union Station. Metro is preparing to be the transportation mode of choice for visitors on Inauguration Day 2021. Metro riders must pay via SmarTrip card or the SmarTrip app on iPhone and Apple Watch. Visit the Official Metro COVID Safety Page to learn more about what Metro is doing to keep you safe and download your Metro Map here!
Option 2: Train
Burke Centre is the only station on the Amtrak Northeast Regional Line located in Fairfax County. From here you can take Amtrak to Union Station. (BCV -> WAS). If you're visiting us coming from the south, and you want to bring your car with you in order to drive into DC, you can take the Amtrak Auto Train to the Lorton Station.
Option 3: Car
This is the least recommended mode of transportation on inauguration day as road closures and parking limitations make it difficult to navigate the streets of DC near the event.
Special Deals & Events for Inauguration Day
Make the most of your Northern Virginia vacation during Inauguration Day 2017 by browsing these special offers and events happening in Fairfax County this January.