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"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for our victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit."
— President John F. Kennedy

President Kennedy's words resonate more strongly than ever as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts enters the 21st century. The Center, now in its 30th season, continues its efforts to fulfill his vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages. Each day the institution that bears his name brings his dream to fruition, touching the lives of millions of Americans through thousands of performances by the greatest performers from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, serving the nation as a leader in arts education and creating broadcasts, tours, and education and outreach programs. Order your Kennedy Center tickets today.

Complete Driving Directions and Parking Information

If you are driving to the Kennedy Center, plan your trip carefully. You should allow plenty of time to arrive, find parking, and reach your seats before curtain time.

By Metro (Subway)
Now the Kennedy Center is more accessible by Metro than ever before! The Foggy Bottom/George Washington Univ. Station (23rd and I) is the closest stop. From there it is a seven minute walk via New Hampshire Ave. OR use the FREE Kennedy Center Show Shuttle (signs are towards the left as you exit the escalator). It departs every 15 minutes from 9:45 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays, and noon-midnight Sundays and holidays.

By Bus
The 80 bus goes to the Kennedy Center. For details on bus routes and schedules, call Metro information at(202) 637-7000 or TTY (202) 638-3780.

By Taxi
Taxi service to and from the Kennedy Center is convenient and readily available. A taxi dispatcher is available to signal cabs and assign patrons from 6:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on matinee days) until 30 minutes after the end of the last performance, and taxis queue in the Plaza each evening to serve patrons. Look for the uniformed dispatcher at the Hall of States entrance (on all performance days) and Hall of Nations entrance (on Concert Hall and Opera House performance days).

Plan ahead and be aware of traffic delays and construction along your route.

From Northern Virginia:

Using Roosevelt Bridge (Route 66 and Arlington Blvd. Route 50):
Take Route 66 across the Roosevelt Bridge. When on the bridge get in the far right hand lane. As soon as you cross the bridge bear right on ramp for exit to Independence Avenue. Go to the bottom of the hill and keep bearing right until you are heading back towards the bridge you just came off.
The Kennedy Center entrance is the second right after you go under the Roosevelt Bridge.
Using Key Bridge from Rosslyn (Route 29 Lee Highway):
Follow Route 29 across Key Bridge in the right lane. About half-way across the bridge there is an exit to the Whitehurst Freeway. Sorry, there is no sign. Turn right onto the Whitehurst Freeway. Proceed about 1 mile to the first stop light. Turn Right at stop light onto 27th Street. Go about two blocks and turn left onto Virginia Avenue. Proceed to stop light. Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue. Proceed to the Kennedy Center.
Using Memorial Bridge (From 395):
From the South take 395 North. Take exit No. 8B, Washington Bouelvard exit towards Pentagon/Arlington Cemetary/Rosslyn/Memorial Bridge. Merge onto Washington Boulevard. Take the US50 West George Washington Memorial Parkway North exit. Merge onto Arlington Memorial Bridge and stay in your right lane. Proceed across the bridge and continue bearing to your right and proceed onto Rock Creek Parkway looping back under Memorial Bridge. Get into your left lane and bear left onto Rock Creek Parkway which will take you to the Kennedy Center.

From Frederick, Maryland: Take 270 South towards Virginia. As soon as you cross the American Legion Bridge, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway to the Roosevelt Bridge. As you cross the Bridge, get in the right hand lane and take a right at the Independence Ave sign. Go to the bottom of the hill and keep bearing right at the yield sign. The Kennedy Center entrance is to the right after you go under the Bridge.

From Baltimore, Maryland: Take 295 out of the Baltimore area South. Go to Route 50, stay straight to go onto New York Avenue. New York Avenue becomes Mount Vernon Place. Turn left onto 9th Street. Turn right onto K Street. At 20th Street get into the far right hand lane. At 23rd Street you will enter Washington Circle and take 3rd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue. Follow New Hampshire Avenue through residential area about 4 blocks. Cross over Virginia Avenue and proceed to the Kennedy Center.

Hours and Fees for Performance Parking

The Kennedy Center Parking Garage is open every day from 6 a.m. until midnight.

Clearance
The overhead clearance inside the garage is six feet. Parking for oversized vehicles is available in designated areas outside of the building.

Off-Site Parking
Although the Kennedy Center makes full use of all parking spaces on busy performance evenings, there are many days when the parking demand is greater than the number of spaces that are available. Columbia Plaza at 2400 Virginia Avenue has an abundant number of parking spaces available to Kennedy Center patrons. The Center operates a free shuttle bus service to and from Columbia Plaza that begins every performance evening at 6 p.m., at 1 p.m. on weekend matinee days only and concludes at 30 minutes past the last performance. Please be advised that the red Kennedy Center shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. For those so inclined, however, Columbia Plaza is only a short ten minute walk from the Kennedy Center.

Other off site parking is available at Watergate, but on a limited basis. Enter the Watergate garage from New Hampshire Avenue across from the Saudi Embassy.

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