Venue & Directions
The Charles E. Smith Center has served as the home of the George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation for more than 30 years. The Smith Center has also hosted many major events and concerts throughout the years.
Charles E. Smith Center
600 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20052
Bag Policy
The Charles E. Smith Center has a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices.
Medical bags, and parenting bags no larger than 16” x 16” x 8” will be allowed and are subject to security screening.
GW Athletics reserves the right to refuse any item that may pose a safety risk, disrupt the event, or violate venue policies or the list of prohibited items.
The Charles E. Smith Center will not check or store prohibited items under any circumstances. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly before arriving at the venue.
PERMITTED BAGS INCLUDE (all subject to search and inspection):
- Small clutch bags no larger than 5” x 7" x ¾”
- Diaper bags no larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- ADA/Medical bags
BAGS THAT ARE PROHIBITED:
- Backpacks
- Tote bags
- Gym/duffel bags
- Fanny packs
- Laptop bags or briefcases
- Camera bags or large cases
- Luggage
- Drawstring bags
- Purses
Please see the website for the Charles E. Smith Center for more information on their prohibited items.
Getting to the Smith Center
PARKING:
On street parking is very limited in Foggy Bottom at the best of times. Please see GWU's visitor parking information for details on where to park and the costs associated. The Smith Center is located on GW's Foggy Bottom campus and does not have its own public parking garage. We encourage you to use public transportation, cabs, or rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to get to campus.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
GWU conveniently has a metro stop located on campus: Foggy Bottom/GWU (accessed by the Blue, Orange, & Silver lines). See additional options here.
Rideshare services are recommended if you are unable to take Metro to the Law School Fair.
DIRECTIONS
- By Plane
If you are traveling by plane and flying directly into Ronald Reagan National Airport, you can reach the campus by taxi or rideshare services. You can also reach campus by taking the Metro Blue Line (heading in the direction of Largo). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU.
If you are flying into Dulles International Airport, you can reach the campus by taxi or rideshare services. You can also reach campus by taking the Metro Silver Line (heading in the direction of Largo). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU.
- By Train
If you are traveling by regional train (Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express, MARC Train, etc.), you will arrive at Union Station and may taxi or rideshare to the Smith Center there.
You can also take the Metro Red Line (heading in the direction of Shady Grove) from Union Station. When you reach the Metro Center stop, transfer to any of the trains on the lower platform: the Blue Line (heading in the direction of Franconia-Springfield), Orange Line (heading in the direction of Vienna), or Silver Line (heading in the direction of Ashburn). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU.
- By Metro (Subway)
If you are traveling by Metro to campus, exit at the Foggy Bottom-GWU station. As you exit the station, you will be at 23rd and I Streets NW.