Penn Quarter, DC
Washington
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Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
White House
Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums 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 like Arlington National Cemetery. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene 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 fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.
Southwest Federal Center
If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and National City Christian Church, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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
Historic and densely populated, this neighborhood boasts the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. Stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, shop at Eastern Market, or explore Barracks Row's vibrant commercial scene.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
- Ford's Theater
- FBI Headquarters
- Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
- United States Navy Memorial
- Sidney Harman Hall
- National Museum of Crime and Punishment
- Marian Koshland Science Museum
- Shakespeare Theatre Company
- Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington
- Lansburgh Theatre
- Apex Building
- Lincoln Museum
- National Mall
- White House
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Smithsonian Institution
- United States Capitol
- University of Maryland
- Washington Navy Yard
- Capital One Arena
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Howard University
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Tysons Corner Center
- Georgetown University
- Washington Monument
- Nationals Park
- George Washington University
- Northwest Stadium