Upper Northwest Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Washington National Cathedral
Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

Arlington National Cemetery
Pay tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country in the best-known military cemetery in America.

Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise

US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour

Guided Capitol Hill Walk with US Capitol & Library of Congress
Top hotels in Upper Northwest

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Glover Park - Georgetown
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

YOTEL Washington DC
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest

Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.

Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

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 of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Hotels Near Upper Northwest, Washington
- Georgetown Hotels
- Northwest Hotels
- Woodley Park Hotels
- Glover Park Hotels
- Cleveland Park Hotels
- Mount Pleasant Hotels
- Chevy Chase Hotels
- Friendship Heights Hotels
- Cathedral Heights Hotels
- Tenleytown Hotels
- Lanier Heights Hotels
- Burleith - Hillandale Hotels
- Spring Valley Hotels
- Forest Hills Hotels
- North Cleveland Park Hotels
- American University Park Hotels
- Van Ness Hotels
- The Palisades Hotels
- Wesley Heights Hotels
- Foxhall Village Hotels