Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Smithsonian American Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
National Gallery of Art
You can browse the exhibits at National Gallery of Art, 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.
CityCenterDC
During your visit to Washington, you can enjoy retail therapy at CityCenterDC. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
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.
National Archives
You can browse the exhibits at National Archives, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Top hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Washington D.C.
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.
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.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw 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.
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.
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.
Downtown Washington D.C. Travel Guide
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- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Capital One Arena
- National Gallery of Art
- Ford's Theater
- K Street
- National Portrait Gallery
- FBI Headquarters
- National Theatre
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- National Building Museum
- Freedom Plaza
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
- Black Lives Matter Plaza
- National Geographic Museum
- Embassy of Australia
- Farragut Square
- Franklin Square
- White House Visitor Center
- National Geographic Society
- The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
- National Law Enforcement Museum
- Mansion on O Street
- Old Post Office Pavilion
- Embassy of Canada
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