Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
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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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
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.
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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State Plaza Hotel
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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
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citizenM Washington DC Capitol
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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 National City Christian Church.
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.
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.
- Ford's Theater
- FBI Headquarters
- Shakespeare Theatre Company
- Lansburgh Theatre
- Apex Building
- 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