***2015 East Coast E500E Spring GTG: May 2[SUP]nd [/SUP]& 3[SUP]rd***[/SUP]
Hi everyone! This thread will officially launch the 2015 East Coast E500E GTG. Please be sure to post any replies or comments to this thread as the previous Washington DC GTG thread will not be actively monitored. All “official” event related updates will be published here.
As previously announced, the 2015 East Coast E500E GTG will take place on the weekend of May 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] & 3rd. For convenience, ease of access and proximity to lots of restaurants, shops, and other interesting things, the geographic center of the GTG will be Tysons Corner, VA. Tysons Corner is located 13 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., and is easily accessible (by car) via I-66, I-95, I-395, & I-495. For those who may be flying in, both Dulles and Reagan National Airports are about 15 miles away.
We are currently planning activities/events for both Saturday and Sunday, which breakdown as follows:
Saturday – May 2[SUP]nd[/SUP]:
Main events
M&S Grill
11901 Democracy Dr.
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 787-7766
- features a wide variety of American cuisine
- no time limit re: length of our group's stay
Flex event(s)
Due to the fact that the Katie’s C&C will not occur if it rains, the following events may occur in the event of inclement weather or as a complementary event if there is sufficient interest:
Sunday – May 3rd:
Main event
For those who may not be participating at the DM Concours, we would recommend brunch at the American Tap Room, 1811 Library St, Reston, VA 20190.
For the Katie’s, we need to provide a count of participants from our group one week in advance to the Katie's organizers.
Please also note that we have deliberately left large blocks of time open on the schedule (especially if you’re not participating in either Katie’s C&C or the DM Concours. There is so much going on and so much to do in and around Washington, D.C., that we wanted to give folks as much opportunity to explore as possible. And now you don't even need to drive into DC as there is a Metro stop at Tyson's. If the weather is good, then depending on demand, we may run some of the flex events as alternative events for those not wanting to participate in a main event.
Travelers
A list of 3 recommended hotel locations in the local Tysons area is published at thread #23.
We look forward to seeing/meeting you in May!
Hi everyone! This thread will officially launch the 2015 East Coast E500E GTG. Please be sure to post any replies or comments to this thread as the previous Washington DC GTG thread will not be actively monitored. All “official” event related updates will be published here.
As previously announced, the 2015 East Coast E500E GTG will take place on the weekend of May 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] & 3rd. For convenience, ease of access and proximity to lots of restaurants, shops, and other interesting things, the geographic center of the GTG will be Tysons Corner, VA. Tysons Corner is located 13 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., and is easily accessible (by car) via I-66, I-95, I-395, & I-495. For those who may be flying in, both Dulles and Reagan National Airports are about 15 miles away.
We are currently planning activities/events for both Saturday and Sunday, which breakdown as follows:
Saturday – May 2[SUP]nd[/SUP]:
Main events
- Katie’s Cars and Coffee – Great Falls, VA - 6:30 – 9 am (760 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066)
- Informal Group Car Photos @ Katies (no professional photographer)
- Local scenic drive followed by informal lunch (no set location, tbd by group drive leader) 9 am - 1 pm
- Visit to Udvar-Hazy Aerospace Exhibition @ Dulles Airport; 2-4 pm
- Group Dinner: 7 PM
M&S Grill
11901 Democracy Dr.
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 787-7766
- features a wide variety of American cuisine
- no time limit re: length of our group's stay
Flex event(s)
Due to the fact that the Katie’s C&C will not occur if it rains, the following events may occur in the event of inclement weather or as a complementary event if there is sufficient interest:
- Group breakfast/lunch
- Visit to Udvar-Hazy Smithsonian Aerospace Exhibition @ Dulles Airport
Sunday – May 3rd:
Main event
- Deutsche Marque Concours – Nottaway Park (9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181) - 9am – 4pm
- Group Car Photo shoot (we are trying to arrange for a professional photographer to photograph GTG participants at the DM)
For those who may not be participating at the DM Concours, we would recommend brunch at the American Tap Room, 1811 Library St, Reston, VA 20190.
For the Katie’s, we need to provide a count of participants from our group one week in advance to the Katie's organizers.
Please also note that we have deliberately left large blocks of time open on the schedule (especially if you’re not participating in either Katie’s C&C or the DM Concours. There is so much going on and so much to do in and around Washington, D.C., that we wanted to give folks as much opportunity to explore as possible. And now you don't even need to drive into DC as there is a Metro stop at Tyson's. If the weather is good, then depending on demand, we may run some of the flex events as alternative events for those not wanting to participate in a main event.
Travelers
A list of 3 recommended hotel locations in the local Tysons area is published at thread #23.
We look forward to seeing/meeting you in May!
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