Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
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Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Crime and Punishment, 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.
Things to do
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour
The Night of Lincoln's Assassination Walking Tour
Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
State Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center 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.
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.
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.
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
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.