
That will cause the inhabitants of the city to swing a bridge around so you can board the ship. The first time you arrive at the city, you'll need to climb to the top of a platform outside of the ship and activate a security intercom there. Rivet City is located in an old aircraft carrier.

You'll have to do a lot of fighting regardless of the route you take, so be sure to pack plenty of ammunition and However, if you want to get to Rivet City as quickly as possible (perhaps to claim theīobblehead - Intelligence doll located in the Science Lab, #18), then the other way to get there involves following the Potomac River south, and then heading inland when you reach the southern edge of the map. The benefit of this method is that you'll be able to select the quest you're on in your Pip-Boy, and then the game will show you the right exits to take to get there. The first way is simply to follow the main questline in the game, as you'll have to visit Rivet City for the quest
