Eckington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Arlington National Cemetery
Less a sight to be seen, more a journey to take, through the loss, valour and service of the US armed forces over a century-and-a-half of conflicts.
Activities
DC in a Day Monuments Tour with 10 Stops, Optional Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions
The Original Capitol Hill Small Group Tour w/ Reserved Passes
Our pick of the best Eckington Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
Good service
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Room was very clean, staff was friendly! Only complaint is that although the bed was very big and comfy, it took up 1/3 of the room, and there were no outlets or usb connections on the bed side closet to the window.. so no way to charge a phone or watch or anything over night which was kind of a ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Every thing was perfect nice hotel top location best staff
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Clean room fair price - all good!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Yes, everything was great!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC
Great location & nice room
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eckington
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
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 Smithsonian Institution.
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.
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 Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
Eckington Travel Guide
- White House
- National Mall
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- United States Capitol
- Capital One Arena
- Georgetown University
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Washington Monument
- George Mason University
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Air and Space Museum
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- International Spy Museum
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City
