Brightwood Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
University of Maryland, College Park
Explore the campus of University of Maryland, College Park, a top university in College Park. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Activities
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Washington DC National Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Brightwood Park
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out National City Christian Church and Studio Theatre.
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or VSA Washington DC, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
- White House
- National Mall
- Smithsonian Institution
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Washington Monument
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Tysons Corner Center
- Georgetown University
- National Air and Space Museum
- United States Capitol
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Museum of Natural History
- Pentagon
- Kennedy Center
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City