Rosslyn Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Freedom Park
Find out about the history of Arlington when you spend time at Freedom Park. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
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.
National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.
National Air and Space Museum
Heaven for aviation enthusiasts, this museum takes you on an uplifting journey through the history of flight and space travel.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Smithsonian's National Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in Washington? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Potomac River Cruise, Entry Tickets
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise
Washington DC National Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band
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Other neighbourhoods around Rosslyn
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 Waterfront Park or Washington Harbour.
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 Farragut Square or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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.
Pentagon City
If you're spending time in Pentagon City, you might enjoy attractions like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Pentagon City Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like National Mall or National Air and Space Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
- White House
- National Mall
- National Air and Space Museum
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- United States Capitol
- University of Maryland
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Washington Monument
- George Washington University
- Lincoln Memorial
- Capital One Arena
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Pentagon
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Smithsonian American Art Museum