President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021 may have been scaled back due to the coronavirus, but Washington, D.C., is now preparing to welcome back Huge influx of visitors For this year's huge event for President-elect Donald Trump.
“The public has not been able to participate in the inauguration since 2017, so we expect great interest,” Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, told Fox News Digital.
Typically, presidents serving their first term have larger inaugurations, according to Destination DC Data Partners.
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Christine Petersen, a travel consultant at Travelmation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, told Fox News she encourages clients to avoid rush hour. When flying in Washington, DC area.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia are the airports closest to the nation's capital.
The Washington, D.C., travel industry is gearing up for crowds ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day on January 20, 2025, which will bring Americans to the nation's capital in celebration of democracy. President Biden's event, shown above, has been scaled back due to the coronavirus. (Tasos Katopoudis/Getty Images)
“Your commute during rush hour will be crowded and slow,” Petersen said.
So I recommend Flying in Midweek because most people come and go from the city on weekends.”
Petersen said she expected that Hotel prices It will continue to rise and rooms will fill.
Jimmy Carter performed this travel ritual “every time” he took a flight
“The ideal location is a hotel within walking distance Capitol Hill, She said.
“A large part of the city will be closed and many sites will be closed, so it will be very difficult to move around the city.”
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017. He is scheduled to be inaugurated as the 47th Chief Executive on January 20, 2025. (Chip Somodevila/Getty Images)
Petersen said she advises visitors to consider staying in destinations outside the area in metro stations if hotel costs in the area are outside people's budgets.
Travelers should check the weather Before their trip, make sure to pack appropriate clothing.
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“We have seen a snowy start to 2025 with temperatures below normal… and travelers should expect freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow,” she said.
President-elect Donald Trump is seen taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 2017. (Andrew Harrier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“You can always remove layers if temperatures rise,” Petersen said.
Heavy coats, insulated hiking boots, gloves, hats, and even hand warmers are helpful when packing.
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The opening will take place on January 20 on the West Lawn of US Capitol.
Flags are placed on the National Mall, with the US Capitol building behind them, ahead of the final presidential inauguration in January 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
the offer It will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Inauguration Day, and last 60 to 90 minutes, according to the Destination DC website.
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Public viewing areas for the parade begin at Third Street and extend to Pennsylvania Avenue near the Canadian Embassy.
