Arrival day
Friday 14 MayCheck in, walk the campus with your graduate and book a celebration dinner.
- FreeAll Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are free.
- EatOld Ebbitt Grill
Georgetown graduation weekend 2027: things to do in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, 15 May 2027 · ExpectedWashington, D.C., United States
Georgetown Commencement brings parents, grandparents and siblings to Washington, D.C. for a weekend. The ceremony takes a morning: this guide covers where to stay, the celebration dinner and what to do with the rest of the time.
Know before you go
- Confirm the date and ticket rules on the school's commencement page: guest tickets are often limited.
- Book the celebration dinner when you book the hotel. Every restaurant in town is full that weekend.
Airport to Healy Lawn, Georgetown
Reagan National (DCA) is on the Metro, 15 minutes from downtown. Dulles (IAD) has the Silver Line (50 minutes). BWI has MARC and Amtrak trains.
No Metro station in Georgetown: walk from Foggy Bottom or take the DC Circulator.
Public transport directions to Healy Lawn, Georgetown
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Arlington and Crystal City | Across the river on the Metro. |
| Mid-range | Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle | Walk to the Mall. |
| Splurge | Georgetown and the White House area | Historic luxury hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Generator Washington DC
- Mid-range: Hotel Hive
- Splurge: The Hay-Adams
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual graduation weekend schedule for Saturday, 15 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Ceremony day
Saturday 15 MayCeremonies take the morning. The afternoon is for photos and a long lunch.
The day after
Sunday 16 MayA free day before everyone leaves. A good time for a trip out of town.
- Half-dayBike tour of the National Mall
- EatBen's Chili Bowl
Grandparents and siblings
Low walking and kid friendly.
- Family pickMonuments by moonlight tour
- Rain or heat backupCapitol and Library of Congress tour
Family-friendly picks
Evening · Low walking · Nightlife · Family
Monuments by moonlight tour
Lincoln, Jefferson and WWII memorials lit up.
- Air and Space Museum.
- Natural History Museum.
- National Zoo.
Evening and day-trip tours
Evening · Low walking · Nightlife · Family
Monuments by moonlight tour
Lincoln, Jefferson and WWII memorials lit up.
After dark
- U Street and 14th Street.
6 tours worth booking for Georgetown
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Bike tour of the National Mall | Half day | Families |
| Food tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| Capitol and Library of Congress tour | Half day | Bad weather, Families |
| Mount Vernon day trip | Half day | Families |
| Potomac river cruise | Half day | Tired legs |
| Monuments by moonlight tour | Evening | Tired legs, Night owls, Families |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- National Gallery of Art.
- African American History and Culture Museum (timed passes).
Getting around on event days
- Metro and buses take contactless or SmarTrip.
Day trips from Washington, D.C.
- Mount Vernon: 40 minutes
- Annapolis: 45 minutes
- Baltimore: 1 hour by MARC
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Georgetown.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Georgetown Commencement 2027?
The next edition is Saturday, 15 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Healy Lawn, Georgetown?
Reagan National (DCA) is on the Metro, 15 minutes from downtown. Dulles (IAD) has the Silver Line (50 minutes). BWI has MARC and Amtrak trains. No Metro station in Georgetown: walk from Foggy Bottom or take the DC Circulator.
Where should I stay for Georgetown Commencement?
For most visitors the best base is Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle: Walk to the Mall.
What else can we do around Georgetown Commencement?
Good short outings in Washington, D.C. include Capitol and Library of Congress tour, Mount Vernon day trip, Potomac river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Georgetown Commencement?
Family-friendly picks: Monuments by moonlight tour, Capitol and Library of Congress tour, Mount Vernon day trip. Air and Space Museum.
How far is Healy Lawn, Georgetown from Washington, D.C. centre?
About 3 km in a straight line. No Metro station in Georgetown: walk from Foggy Bottom or take the DC Circulator.
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