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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Marian Koshland Science Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Marian Koshland Science Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Activities
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour
Cherry Blossom DC Tour with 10+ Stops and Optional Tickets
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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.
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out National City Christian Church and Studio Theatre.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.