Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Penn Quarter
Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Crime and Punishment, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Activities
DC Monuments Tour with River Cruise, Optional Entry Tickets
The Original Capitol Hill Small Group Tour w/ Reserved Passes
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour
Our pick of the best Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
Lovely clean room. Bed was very comfortable and beautiful bedlinen. Decor delightful. Great toiletries. Shower room very small but clean and functional. Wonderful bar and restaurant. Great vibe. Prefer the lobby bar to the one in the basement which is way too gloomy.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Only complaint is no microwave or public microwave
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
We were initially booked into a a king bed room prior to our arrival, however when we arrived the room was incredibly small. I understand that the hotel is an older hotel but I did not feel comfortable in such a small room. I was sent an email to share my experience of the hotel check in process. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Didn’t get the breakfast but it was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Had great time Staff were nice super friendly My daughter loved the breakfast!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key
New hotel so everything was brand new.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
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.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
The Wharf
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in The Wharf. You might want to make time for a stop at The Anthem or Gangplank Marina.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
