Northwest Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Smithsonian's National Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in Washington? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
George Washington University
Explore the campus of George Washington University during your stay in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Activities
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
FBI vs. Bank Robbers Quest Experience in Washington DC Quest
Cherry Blossom DC Tour with 10+ Stops and Optional Tickets
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 Northwest
Upper Northwest
If you're spending time in Upper Northwest, check out sights like Smithsonian's National Zoo or Washington National Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tenleytown Station or Van Ness-UDC Station.
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.
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 Washington Harbour or Embassy Row.
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 National City Christian Church.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Northwest?
- Hotels Near Washington, District of Columbia
- More holiday ideas
- National Mall
- White House
- Smithsonian Institution
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Georgetown University
- Washington Monument
- National Museum of Natural History
- Kennedy Center
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of American History
- CityCenterDC
- National Archives
What kind of hotels are in Northwest?
Are there hotels near Northwest?
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- Georgetown Hotels
- Capitol Hill Hotels
- Dupont Circle Hotels
- Southwest Hotels
- Northeast Hotels
- Foggy Bottom Hotels
- Logan Circle Hotels
- Penn Quarter Hotels
- NoMa Hotels
- Shaw Hotels
- Adams Morgan Hotels
- Columbia Heights Hotels
- Chinatown Hotels
- Kalorama Heights Hotels
- Truxton Circle Hotels
- Cleveland Park Hotels