Somerset Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
Smithsonian Institution
You can study the exhibits at Smithsonian Institution, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Union Station Shopping Center
During your trip to Washington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Station Shopping Center. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Activities
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
FBI vs. Bank Robbers Quest Experience in Washington DC Quest
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
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Other neighbourhoods around Somerset
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and National Mall, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Waterfront Park or Washington Harbour.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Rosslyn
The ample dining options and prominent monuments are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Freedom Park or Dark Star Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rosslyn Station to get around town.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or National Geographic Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
- White House
- National Mall
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- United States Capitol
- Washington Monument
- Georgetown University
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Arlington National Cemetery
- National Air and Space Museum
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Museum of Natural History
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- National Gallery of Art