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Washington
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Tidal Basin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tidal Basin during your travels in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Top hotels in Southwest
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Nice small room. Good food available. Was glad to have breakfast included. They should clarify parking options and ideas on the communication - especially for late arrivals - i may pay more for parking than i did for the room.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Salamander Washington DC
The room was excellent -- comfy bed, quiet room, spacious. Great locale.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Small room but clean. Excellent breakfast and very helpful staff. Nice Wharf location although it is noisy with outdoor music playing in restaurant below the hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Nice view. Decent hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Comfortable and convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Clean room, great location, and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
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.
Pentagon City
If you're spending time in Pentagon City, you might enjoy attractions like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Pentagon City 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
- Jefferson Memorial
- Audi Field
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
- Fort Lesley J McNair
- National World War II Memorial
- National Museum of African Art
- Arena Stage
- District of Columbia War Memorial
- National Museum of Asian Art
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- East Potomac Park
- National Defense University
- Buzzard Point Marina
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- U.S.S. Sequoia Presidential Yacht
- Hains Point
- East Potomac Golf Course
- Arts and Industries Building
- S. Dillon Ripley Center
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