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Smithsonian

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Users may park their own vehicles at this facility.

The surface of the facility is solid, such as asphalt or concrete.

Entering/exiting the facility does not require touching shared surfaces.

Users may enter and exit the facility more than one time.

The facility has staff on-site for assistance and questions.

The service fee helps us cover the costs of running our platform and providing services related to your reservation. For more information, visit our FAQs.

Flex Rates

Show the Attendant your SpotHero Parking Pass, either printed or on a mobile device. Please note: If there is not an attendant present, this location is monitored strictly by license plate.

You may park anywhere that doesn't say "Reserved".

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The facility has a roof over the vehicles.

An Events specific service fee helps us cover the costs of running our platform and providing services related to your reservation. For more information, visit our FAQs.

Event Rate

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When you're ready to leave, please use the validated ticket. For assistance, please use the call button available at the exit.

If you are exiting after Hours of Operation please use the call button at the exit for assistance. Then you're free to go!

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Pull a ticket when you enter. You may park anywhere that doesn't say "Reserved".

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When approaching the exit gate please insert the two exit tickets provided. The gate will open and you are free to go!

The gate will open and you're free to go!

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A valet will park the users vehicle at this facility.

Show the valet your SpotHero Parking Pass, either printed or on a mobile device.

The valet will hand you a ticket and will park your car. You must have this ticket in order to exit.

When you're ready to go, show the valet your ticket and your car will be retrieved.

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The facility has EV charging capabilities.

Scan your QR Code at the box with the red flashing lights. Hold the QR code about 2 inches away from the reader and the gate will open.

When exiting, scan your QR Code again at the box with the red flashing lights.

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With the help of SpotHero, enjoy the convenience of booking a parking spot ahead of time, ensuring you have a space waiting for you when you get to Smithsonian.

To get started, select the timeframe you wish to book parking for, find your ideal spot on the map, and head to checkout to complete your reservation!

SpotHero is a parking reservation service. We partner with different facilities nationwide to provide you with tons of parking options and premium rates.

While SpotHero does not own or operate any of these locations, we do work very closely with the operators we partner with to ensure you have a seamless parking experience every time you park!

Similar to how a hotel reservation works, you can enter at any time after the start time listed on your SpotHero reservation, and you can depart at any time prior to the end time listed on your reservation.

For example, if your reservation goes from 8 am to 8 pm, you can enter any time after 8 am, and must leave anytime before 8 pm. Please be aware that any time spent parked outside of your reservation is subject to a ticket, tow, or an additional charge (at the drive-up rate) from the parking facility.

You can check out our FAQ page to see if something has already been asked.

Our Customer Heroes are here to help, as well. If you would like to report an issue please reach out to our Hero team either by phone (312) 566-7768, or email – support@spothero.com for a prompt resolution.

Please note – If you have already made a reservation, please have either the Rental ID number (located in the confirmation email) or the email address you used to book handy to help us quickly locate your information.

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