Northwest 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.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
National Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
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.
Activities
DC City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour
Our pick of the best Northwest Hotel Deals
Washington Plaza Hotel
fantastic location; excellent service
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was great, room was great.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Lombardy
It was wo
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
Very nice and confortable room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Washington
Superb! Location, location, location! Great service, customer service...the VUI burger is to die for! Staff was amazing. Only mention is maybe turn the lobby music down just a tad, and please play soothing elevator music...ubeat pop is a little much. Perfect
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
comfortable bed
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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.
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 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.
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.
