Riverdale Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Riverdale Park
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.
National Mall
The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Nationals Park
Catch an event at Nationals Park during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Small-Group Sightseeing Experience
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Our pick of the best Riverdale Park Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
"Very nice hotel for the price, clean, helpful staff good location"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Watermark Hotel
"The free breakfast was delicious. Great hotel and location!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Harborside Hotel
"The staff was insightful of the area and assisted me with any needs quickly and nicely. Parking was spacious. The hotel was clean and spacious. My room was nice and clean upon arrival and the staff came everyday on time to clean up. The driver was great and allowed me to see the surrounding area ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"Elegant hotel with great location. Outstanding restaurant just off the lobby."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Arlo Washington DC
"The hotel is pretty clean and well maintained. We had a good time staying there."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
"Location to Georgetown and GTU was excellent!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale Park
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like United States Capitol.
Landover
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Landover. Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Landover Station or Morgan Boulevard Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
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.
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.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nationals Park, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
