Arrival day
Wednesday 28 AprilFan zones open the day before. Take the afternoon for the city.
- Half-dayFood tour
- EatUnion Market
NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.) 2027 in Washington, D.C.: weekend guide and things to do
29 April to 1 May 2027 · ProvisionalWashington, D.C., United States
NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.) is one big day in Washington, D.C., but most fans arrive the day before and leave the day after. This guide covers the arrival afternoon, match-day morning, the evening and the free day after.
Know before you go
- The Draft Experience fan festival is free to enter.
Airport to National Mall
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.
Metro to Smithsonian or Federal Triangle.
Public transport directions to National Mall
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 weekend schedule for 29 April to 1 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Match day morning
Thursday 29 AprilFree until you head to the stadium. Avoid anything far away or tiring.
- Easy outingMonuments by moonlight tour
- FreeArlington National Cemetery.
The day after
Sunday 2 MayA full free day before you fly.
- Free ideaAll Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are free.
- EatOld Ebbitt Grill
Evening plans
For the night before or after the match.
- After darkU Street and 14th Street.
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 NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.)
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bike tour of the National Mall | Half day | Families |
| 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 NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.).
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.) 2027?
The next edition is 29 April to 1 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to National Mall?
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. Metro to Smithsonian or Federal Triangle.
Where should I stay for NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.)?
For most visitors the best base is Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle: Walk to the Mall.
What else can we do around NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.)?
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 NFL Draft 2027 (Washington, D.C.)?
Family-friendly picks: Monuments by moonlight tour, Capitol and Library of Congress tour, Mount Vernon day trip. Air and Space Museum.
How far is National Mall from Washington, D.C. centre?
About 2 km in a straight line. Metro to Smithsonian or Federal Triangle.
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