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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.
National Air and Space Museum
You can browse the exhibits at National Air and Space Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
International Spy Museum
You can browse the exhibits at International Spy Museum, 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.
Museum of the Bible
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
Tidal Basin
Tidal Basin 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 fascinating museums and shops.
L'Enfant Plaza
During your trip to Washington, you can do some window-shopping at L'Enfant Plaza. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Southwest
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Salamander Washington DC
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront 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.
Navy Yard
While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.
Crystal City
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
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- National Air and Space Museum
- International Spy Museum
- Museum of the Bible
- The Anthem
- Tidal Basin
- Audi Field
- Jefferson Memorial
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Fort Lesley J McNair
- National Museum of the American Indian
- National World War II Memorial
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
- National Museum of African Art
- East Potomac Park
- District of Columbia War Memorial
- Arena Stage
- National Defense University
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- East Potomac Golf Course
- Arts and Industries Building
- U.S.S. Sequoia Presidential Yacht
- Buzzard Point Marina
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Gangplank Marina
- Hains Point
- Amidon-Greenleaf Playground
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