Hotel Recommendations
21st Street and R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-302-0242
1919 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-483-3000
1900 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-332-9300
1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-483-6000

Restaurant Recommendations within 2 blocks of the Viva Center
Teaism – Excellent locally sourced food and tea house
2009 R Street NW (R between Connecticut Ave. and 21st St.)
Glen’s Garden Market – Has a hot/cold food deli as well as a marketplace/coffee bar
2001 S Street NW (20th between S St. and Florida Ave.)
Bare Burger – Full menu of American fare including vegan and dietary sensitivities
1647 20th Street NW (Corner of R St. and Connecticut Ave.)
Sweet Green – Salad and bowl options, fresh ingredients
1512 Connecticut Ave NW (Between Q and the Circle)
Beefsteak – Bowl and salad options, fresh
1528 Connecticut Ave. NW (Between Q St. and the circle)
Above are the healthiest freshest close by options. Within one block we also have Indian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, French, Greek, Pan-Asian, as well as 5 coffee houses.
Other potentially relaxing lunch activity options
Shops
There are a few gift stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, a knitting store, an art store, a bookstore and consignment shops all within 2 blocks. (On Connecticut Ave. between S St. and Q St.)
Park Areas
There are also 2 park areas very close by. At Connecticut Ave. and Q St. there is a triangular flagstone area with benches.
In Dupont Circle itself you will find more greenery and space (tall trees, a large fountain and benches to relax on) and also the local color of the community including some of our city’s musicians, artists, chess players, dog lovers and homeless.
NOTE: The most important thing during this time is to take care of yourself! People are different. What is nurturing for someone may not be for someone else. Remember that on your breaks your implicit memory will be working to take in new data so it is imperative that you are pro-actively planning what is best for your system.
Travel
Plane
The closest airports to the Viva Center are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Both American Airlines and United Airlines serve these airports. You can find more information here.
From the airports above, we recommend taking a taxi to your hotel. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International are also connected to the DC metro system, which you may also use to travel into the city (generally less expensive, but takes longer and involves switching train lines).
Train
For those opting to take a train or bus into DC, several providers, including MARC, Amtrak, and Greyhound, offer transport to Union Station. From Union Station, you will be able to take the Metro’s Red Line to Dupont Circle, where the Viva Center is located.
Bus/Public Transport
The Viva Center is located near many of DC’s central bus lines. If you’re interested in traveling by bus or Metro, we recommend using the trip planner tools here.