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To find out more about the places you can stay and to make reservations, please visit the Washington D.C. Accommodations website.

Subway. The subway, or Metro as it's called in DC, is an easy way to get to the Festival. Take the Orange or Blue line to the Smithsonian stop. Exit the station via the Mall exit, and you will be on the National Mall.
See a detail map of the National Mall metro stops here, and the complete Metro map here.

Bus. Many MetroBus lines stop near the Mall. See a detailed map of the Mall stops here. You can also download a complete PDF version of the MetroBus map, courtesy of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Car. Parking around the National Mall is difficult, as there is not a lot of on-street parking. Your best bet is to take the Metro to the Mall - it is only a short walk from the Smithsonian metro stop to all the fun and activities of the 2003 International ChildArt Festival! However if you do decide to drive, click here for directions, and tips on where to find parking.

Washington.org, the official tourism site for Washington, D.C., provides an overview of traveling in DC here, along with detailed information on the various modes of transportation.
DigitalCity.com also has a great summary of DC's transportation options. Check it out here.

From world-class museums and restaurants to movies, theatrical performances, sports events and shopping, DC offers something for everyone in the family.
For activities especially geared towards children, check out the Washington Post's Got Plans? guide, a regular feature covering DC events for kids. And don't miss the Got Plans? Archive!
For a listing by date of local children's events, try a kid-focused search on the Post's Entertainment Guide.
For general events and entertainment, look at the guide in the Washington Post.
And also be sure to check out Digital City's Best of DC site.

For information on obtaining a visa, please visit the official U.S. State Department website.