While in DC
While in DC
District of Columbia City Stats & Info
5,809,698 live in metro Washington, D.C., the 7th largest metro area in the nation.
55.7% are unaffiliated with any religious body.
12.4% are affiliated with an evangelical church.
Ethnic Diversity: 49% White, 26% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Asian.
632,323 live in Washington, D.C., proper. This number doubles during the day
Average per capita income is over $55,000 per year.(Higher than any of the 50 States)
19% of Washington, D.C., residents live below the poverty line. (Higher percentage than any state except Mississippi)
Washington, D.C., is regularly voted as having the worst traffic in the United States.
39.1% of Washington, D.C., residents over the age of 25 have a bachelors degree or higher.
Navy Yard Area Stats & Info
31,906 residents.
44.5% are between the ages of 20-39.
27% are between the ages of 25-34.
Multiple high-rise apartments have recently opened, are currently under construction, and are planned for construction.
The Navy Yard Metro is the closest stop to the Nationals Ballpark.
6.8% of area residents reported household incomes in excess of $100,000.
The area has seen over 1 billion dollars in public investment that has leveraged over 2 billion dollars in private sector investment.
Plan Your Meals
Plan Your Meals
As one who has run several mission trips in major cities, I can tell you that a kitchen can sometimes be hard to come by when looking for lodging, and often the mission schedule is so busy that it makes it hard for you to find time to cook. We have found that one of the best solutions has been to budget your trip around a cereal bar (continental-style breakfast), packing a sack lunch to eat on the go, and then giving cash to participants at night.
We typically budgeted $10 per person for the evening meals (Sunday-Thursday on a typical trip). Individuals who wanted to spend more supplemented with their own money. We always had thrifty members eat for closer to $5 and pocket their savings! The following is a list of affordable places and activities that we have used on previous trips for evening meals. Information and menus are easily accessible online.
Ben's chili bowl
Ben’s is an affordable famous establishment in DC. While they have an ATM on site, they only accept cash. They allow group reservations and have a room in the back for groups to dine together.
Wok aNd Roll
They offer delicious family style Chinese food. Ironically, this restaurant is the same building where John Wilkes Booth plotted the assassination of President Lincoln. They allow group reservations.
ChinaTown, 604 H Street. NW Washington DC 20001
Website | 202-347-4656
Union Station Food Court
This area is packed full of all different kinds of restaurants and retail stores. It resembles a small mall and is easily accessible via metro.
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Website | 202-289-1908
Ebenezer's Coffeehouse
This is the famous coffee house, one block from Union Station, that was started by National Community Church.
201 1st St NE, Washington DC 20002
Website | 202-558-6900
The Ethnic Plunge
This was our name for our evening in the H Street Corridor. This area is jam packed with cuisines from all over the world. On the night of ethnic plunge, we had two rules: 1. You could not go alone. 2. You could not eat American food.
H Street Corridor, Washington, DC 20002
Food Trucks
Food trucks gather around many of the major parks in DC. A few places to find them: outside the Capitol Building, along the National Mall, and Canal Park (located around the corner from the plant). Some only take cash, but others take both cash and card.
Dinner with a Homeless Person
After spending a week in the city, your group will begin to feel more at ease reaching out to those in need. One of our favorite things to do was to divide the students into groups, with at least one adult in each group. We gave the groups extra money for one additional person and told them to find someone in need of a meal who they could treat to dinner. They were challenged to hear the story of the individual, provide encouragement, and prayer.
Lot 38 Coffee House
This coffee house is located on the other side of the building that houses the Courtyard Marriott where Waterfront will meet. It is owned by a family of believers and they have been very kind to Waterfront.
1001 2nd S.E., Washington, DC 20003
Website | 202.758.0677
See the Sights
See the Sights
It is important to remember in DC that your group’s primary focus is serving the city. However, you should not at all feel guilty for taking some time each day to see a site or two. It may be the first time for many in your group to visit the city, and some of them may not have another opportunity to visit again. It also is an integral part of understanding how the city works and the people who live here. Seeing the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Memorial at night are a true highlight for most travelers who visit the city, and if you are able, a Washington Nationals Baseball Game is particularly helpful to understanding how our area works because the Courtyard is located only a couple of blocks from the stadium. Tickets are cheap, and the experience is well worth your time. You will not have time to see everything, but you can see the major sights. The monuments are free to visit, beautiful at night, and open late. List of popular sites below.
Each photo links to the attraction's website
*White House: Check with your local member of congress for availability.
Getting Around
Getting Around
Walking the city is the easiest, most economic option for your team. However, it can be hard to see all the sight on foot. You may want to consider using a few different forms of transportation. Here are a few additional options for transportation while in the district.
DC Circulator Bus
The DC Circulator covers various routes around the city.
Visit the website for more information or download these apps.
Metro System
The Navy Yard metro station is closest to Waterfront Church and Nationals ballpark.
Click here for more information. App options
Rent a Van or Bus
Listed below are a few rental companies for you to choose from. Also, parking in the Navy Yard
Budget
Locations | Union Station, Ronald Reagan Airport, Dulles Airport, and various other locations in the area (check website).
12-passenger vans at $180.49/day plus other fees.
Avis
Locations | Union Station, Dulles Airport, Ronald Reagan Airport, and various other locations in the area (check website)
12-passenger vans at $75.99/day plus other fees.
Apple Car and Truck Rental
Locations | D.C., Alexandria, and several other locations in MD and VA (check website)
15-passenger vans for: $165.99 per day with 200 free miles per day, $179.99 per day with 350 free miles per day.
Rent-A-Wreck
Their Falls Church location has 15-passenger vans at $129.99 per day. (check website)
AT THIS POINT YOU SHOULD HAVE...
Planned a few of your team's meals
Designated time in your schedule to view sights
Decided on your mode of transportation while in DC
That's it, You're ready!
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