DISCOVER DC'S BEST ATTRACTIONS, FROM THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT TO THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Washington, DC is a destination that must be experienced to be truly seen. A diverse landscape of attractions awaits discovery, from the Modern art of The Phillips Collection to the exciting scientific exhibits of The National Geographic Museum. Take advantage of the hotel’s convenient location to explore attractions both famous and under the radar during your stay.
The Smithsonian Museums (National Mall)
The world’s largest museum complex is comprised of a myriad of museums and exhibits including: Air and Space, Natural History, American History, American Indian History, Art and Sculpture gardens and much more. Address: Located off 14th Street NW, between Jefferson Drive and Constitution Avenue
Contact: Distance: (202) 633-1000 | 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
Corcoran Gallery of Art (Downtown)
Exhibits include works by American masters such as Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole and Rembrandt Peale, as well as numerous Dutch, Flemish, French and other European paintings. Address: 500 Seventeenth Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20006.
Contact: (202) 639-1700 | Distance: 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
Dumbarton Oaks Museum (Georgetown)
This 19th century Georgetown mansion showcases Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art and books on garden history. Address: 1703 32nd Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20007
Contact: (202) 339-6401 | Distance: 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
National Museum of Women in the Arts (Downtown)
Only museum in the world that exclusively exhibits over 250 works by women artists. Address: 1250 New York Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-3970.
Contact: (202) 783-5000, 1-800-222-7270 | Distance: 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
National Theatre (Downtown)
A historic landmark, this playhouse stages Broadway shows, musicals and local entertainment. Address: 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.
Contact: 202-628-6161 | Distance: 3 miles 10 -15 minutes | Website
Studio Theatre (Logan Circle)
Washington's premiere stage for contemporary theatre is known for highly energetic and eclectic performances. Address: 1501 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20005.
Contact: (202) 332-3300 | Distance: 1.2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Foggy Bottom)
America's national cultural center hosts the National Symphony Orchestra, ballets, and musicals. Address: 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20566.
Contact: 1-800-444-1324 | Distance: 3 miles 10 -15 minutes | Website
The National Gallery of Art (National Mall)
The National Gallery of Art houses a permanent collection of more than 100,000 art objects from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Located between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C..
Contact: (202) 737-4215 | Distance: 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
The Phillips Collection (Dupont Circle)
America's first museum of modern art houses American and European impressionist paintings. Address: 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
Contact: (202) 397-SEAT | Distance: 2 miles 10-15 minutes | Website
International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on espionage. It features the largest collection of international spy-related artifacts ever placed on public display. The stories of individual spies, told through film, and interactive, state-of-the-art exhibits, provide a dynamic context to foster an understanding of espionage and its impact on current and historic events. Address: 800 F St Nw, Washington, DC 20004.
Contact: (202) 393-7798 | Distance: 2 miles | Website
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. Address: 101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20540.
Contact: (202) 707-5000 | Distance: 4 miles | Website
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th and 19th century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections. Address: 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008.
Contact: (202) 686-5807| Distance: 4 miles | Website
National Landmarks & Memorials
Millions make the sojourn to our nation’s capital annually to view these exquisite testaments to democracy. Read our 16th president’s inspiring words at the Lincoln Memorial. Put your size in perspective with a photo in front of the Washington Monument.
Distance: 1 mile 7 minute | Website
The National Mall
This open space-a place for national expressions of recreation, remembrance and observance – is home to numerous monuments and landmarks and is beautifully lined with 2,000 American elms and the 3,000 internationally renowned Japanese cherry trees. Address: Located off 14th Street NW, between Jefferson Drive and Constitution Avenue.
Contact: (202) 633-1000 | Distance: .25-65 miles 5 minutes-70 minutes | Website
Cady's Alley
Georgetown's design district featuring local antique operators and the nation's leading high-end designers. Address: 3318 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008.
Distance: Less than one mile/5 minutes | Website
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue
The crossroads of historic Georgetown features an array of fashionable clothing stores and unique boutiques, as well as happening restaurants, bars and clubs.
Contact: (202) 298-9222 | Distance: Less than one mile/5 minutes | Website
The Shops at Georgetown Park
Washington, D.C.'s largest mall, with more than 450,000 square feet of high-end clothing boutiques. Address: 3222 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Contact: (202) 298-5577 | Distance: Less than one mile/5 minutes | Website
Washington Harbour
A riverfront shopping and dining experience, the promenade along the Potomac offers breathtaking views and sunsets, along with a glimpse of the college crew teams. Address: 3000 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Distance: Less than one mile/5 minutes | Website
Dupont Circle
Guests will find musicians, artists, picnickers, sunbathers and chess players at this lively urban park at the center of the Dupont Circle neighborhood, which is home to an array of ethnic restaurants, quaint boutiques and lively nightlife. Address: Located between 18th and 20th Street, NW, where Connecticut Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue meet.
Distance: .25-65 miles 5 minutes-70 minutes | Website
Penderbrook Golf Club, Fairfax, VA
A beautiful 18-hole par 71 championship golf course located within the Penderbrook Community. Address: 3704 Golf Trail Lane, Fairfax, Virginia 22033.
Contact: (703) 591-1818 | Distance: 40 minutes away | Website
Rock Creek Park
A true gem in our nation's capital, its majestic trees and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek make this a great place for guests to hike, picnic, bike, play soccer or fish. Address: 5200 Glover Rood NW, Washington, DC 20015.
Contact: Distance: (202) 895-6070 | Distance: .25-65 miles 5 minutes-70 minutes | Website
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park
Guests can walk, run, or bike on a continuous trail through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley. Address: 1057 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.
Contact: (202) 653-5190 | Distance: .25-65 miles 5 minutes-70 minutes | Website
Tournament Players Club at Avenel, Potomac, MD
Located in Potomac, MD. This Golf Club Stretches over 220 acres of rolling countryside in the Avenel Community development. The TPC at Avenel is known as one of the area's top golf clubs for personal and business entertainment. Address: 10000 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854.
Contact: (301) 469-3700 | Distance: 30 minutes away | Website
Westfields Golf Club Clifton, VA
At Westfields Golf Club, Fred Couples has built a course that is, at once, fun and accessible for the novice, while challenging and thought-provoking for the experienced golfer. Fred's professional play on hundreds of courses around the world coupled with his experience in countless tournaments and team competitions have given him exceptional insight into course design. It is perfectly exhibited at Westfields.
Yet, what sets Westfields apart from other golf clubs is not only its exceptional playability, but the interest it takes in the traditional elements of the game. Carved through natural wetlands, rolling hills, and majestic beech and oak trees, Westfields offers golfers a setting that is free from distraction. No residences line its links, creating a course that is truly a golfers dream.
All of this, together with the kind of service typically found only in private clubs, makes Westfields a place where golf enthusiasts can always enjoy a great round of golf.
Address: 13940 Balmoral Greens Avenue, Clifton, Virginia 20124
Contact: (703) 631-3300 | Distance: 45 minutes away | Website