- Weapons of any kind, including mace, pepper spray, knives, sharp objects, bats, clubs, tasers, etc.
- Bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ and backpacks of all sizes are prohibited
- Professional camera equipment (e.g., detachable lens; lens greater than 3”; external flash; monopods; bipods; tripods; etc.)
- Laptops, personal computers, and two-way radios
- Laser pointers or flashlights
- Illegal drugs/substances
- Outside alcohol
- Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees, and any other form of projectiles
- Outside food and beverages (excluding water bottles)
- Take Metro to Metro Center.
- Take the 13th Street Exit, take escalator to 13th Street; you should be at the corner of 13th and G Streets.
- Walk one block south to F Street.
- Turn right (West) and walk one block to 14th Street.
- Turn left and walk downhill to the National Press Building lobby.
- Enter and take the elevators to the 13th Floor.
For Guaranteed Parking Reservations
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for KaptureCon, visit the National Press Club SpotHero Parking Page.
Valet Parking Options
Valet Parking is available at the JW Marriott hotel (next to the Press Club) or the Willard Hotel (across the street from the Press Club).
- Weapons of any kind, including mace, pepper spray, knives, sharp objects, bats, clubs, tasers, etc.
- Bags larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ and backpacks of all sizes are prohibited
- Professional camera equipment (e.g., detachable lens; lens greater than 3”; external flash; monopods; bipods; tripods; etc.)
- Laptops, personal computers, and two-way radios
- Laser pointers or flashlights
- Illegal drugs/substances
- Outside alcohol
- Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees, and any other form of projectiles
- Outside food and beverages (excluding water bottles)
From the Orange and Blue lines (A 10-15 minute walk):
- Take the Farragut West metro stop.
- Exit the station on 17th Street, and walk south on 17th Street towards Constitution. Turn right on D Street.
- The main entrance is in the middle of the block.
From the Red Line (A 10-15 minute walk):
- Take the Farragut North metro stop.
- Exit the station on 17th Street, and walk south on 17th Street towards Constitution. Turn right on D Street.
- The main entrance is in the middle of the block.
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for KaptureCon, visit the DAR Convention Hall SpotHero Parking Page.
Metered street parking is available but limited. Monday through Saturday, two hour parking is enforced from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM for most meters.
There are parking garages located in the area on New York and Pennsylvania Avenues and 17th and 18th Streets.