Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Penn Quarter
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 shops or notable monuments 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 theatre scene.
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.
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.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
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 Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
Love the decor! So comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Park Hyatt Washington
Very nice and confortable room.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Amazing experience! Perfect location if you want to park your car and taxi to the tourist spots! Rooms were clean, smelled lovely and had what we needed! Breakfast was hot and fresh for us! Victor (manager) checked us out and was soooo pleasant! We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Staff at the desk was amazing
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Arlo Washington DC
We had a great stay! The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming, the rooms were clean and comfortable, the location was a quick walk to the metro or an easy walk to the mall, and the breakfast each morning was wonderful. We would happily stay here again!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Everything was perfect and clean!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
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.
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.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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.
