Ivy City Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
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.
Activities
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
FBI vs. Bank Robbers Quest Experience in Washington DC Quest
Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band
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Other neighbourhoods around Ivy City
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 U.S. National Arboretum.
Near Northeast
While you're in Near Northeast, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center or National Postal Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop or H St & 3rd St NE Stop.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Franklin Square and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center 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 Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
- 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