Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
Popular places to visit
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African American History and Culture, 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.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Smithsonian's National Zoo home during your travels in Washington? Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Georgetown University
Explore the campus of Georgetown University during your visit to Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
White House, National Mall Capital Highlight and Lincoln Memorial
Top hotels in Northwest
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
The Henley Park Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
State Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
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.
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.
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 National City Christian Church.
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.
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.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
- National Mall
- White House
- Capital One Arena
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Washington Monument
- George Washington University
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- National Museum of American History
- Washington National Cathedral
- Rock Creek Park
- George Washington University Hospital
- K Street
- Embassy of France
Hotels Near Northwest, Washington
- Downtown Washington D.C. Hotels
- Georgetown Hotels
- Capitol Hill Hotels
- Dupont Circle Hotels
- Southwest Hotels
- Northeast Hotels
- Connecticut Ave - K Street Hotels
- Foggy Bottom Hotels
- Shaw Hotels
- Logan Circle Hotels
- Penn Quarter Hotels
- NoMa Hotels
- Upper Northwest Hotels
- Mount Vernon Square Hotels
- West End Hotels
- Near Northeast Hotels
- Adams Morgan Hotels
- Columbia Heights Hotels
- North Capitol Street Hotels
- Mount Vernon Triangle Hotels