Eckington Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
National Mall
National Mall is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
White House
Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Arlington National Cemetery
You can learn more about the history of Washington when you make a stop at a top site such as Arlington National Cemetery. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
United States Capitol is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
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 lively festivals.
Top hotels in Eckington
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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Washington Plaza Hotel
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State Plaza Hotel
Hotel Arboretum
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
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AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing
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Other neighbourhoods around Eckington
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
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 United States Capitol.
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.
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.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Ford's Theater and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
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.
- National Mall
- White House
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Smithsonian Institution
- University of Maryland
- Capital One Arena
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Howard University
- Nationals Park
- George Washington University
- Northwest Stadium
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Air and Space Museum
- George Mason University
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Lincoln Memorial
- Pentagon
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City
- International Spy Museum
- RIO Washingtonian Center