Hotel

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745

The AOC room block at the Gaylord is now sold out/closed. However, there are still plenty of nearby hotel options in National Harbor, all within easy walking distance.

Please explore available properties and book directly with the hotel of your choice.

Avoid Housing Scams!

BUYER BEWARE: Several housing agencies promote themselves to exhibitors and attendees as an official contractor with AOC. They solicit companies for rooms that are outside of our official housing block. Companies have experienced significant problems with these firms regarding confirmation of rooms and deposits. Official AOC hotel solicitations will only come directly from a crows.org email address. Please know that AOC Show Management does NOT provide your contact information to anyone other than our official show contractors. AOC is not responsible for any reservations made with any other firm.

Gaylord Parking

AOC has secured a $5 discount on prevailing self-parking rates for attendees.

  • For those individuals staying at the Gaylord, please indicate at check-in that you have a vehicle. Your keycard will be activated to allow for in and out privileges as well as apply the discounted parking rate to your room.
    • Please ensure that at check-out you keep one of your keycards to allow you to exit the garage.
  • For those individuals driving to the Gaylord each day, you may pick up discounted parking vouchers at Registration & Badge Pickup, located in the Maryland Ballroom Foyer.
  • Valet parking is also available (not discounted, no voucher needed).

Getting to the Convention Center/Hotel

The Gaylord does not offer an airport shuttle service to nearby airports. Guests may arrange for taxi or car ride app services.

Dress Code

OCP/ACU for military and business dress for civilians.

Things to Do in and Around the National Harbor

When you've got AOC's registration badge around your neck, we're not the only ones to welcome you as a guest – the whole of National Harbor awaits you!

Become part of the story at ICE! featuring The Polar Express.

More than 40 world-renowned master artisans spend more than six weeks hand-carving approximately 6,000 blocks of ice to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction! With more than 17,000 square feet and 14 immersive scenes, here's a peek at some of our favorite scenes you won't want to miss.

Find other fun outing ideas and the best things to do in the National Harbor here!