Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
National Air and Space Museum
The world's biggest museum, when it comes to all that flies and soars.
Museum of the Bible
You can study the exhibits at Museum of the Bible, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
International Spy Museum
The fascinating and secretive world of the international spy. Less a museum, and more a mission, you'll don a secret identity, and play a part in your own adventure.
Tidal Basin
Embellished by the pink hues of cherry blossoms in spring, this scenic reservoir is surrounded by memorials to important figures in the development of the nation.
The Anthem
You can get tickets for a performance at The Anthem on your trip to Washington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Ghosts of Georgetown & The Exorcist Steps Walking Tour
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Southwest Hotel Deals
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Great location. No coffee maker in the rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Room was clean, staff was awesome breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Salamander Washington DC
All was absolutely beautiful! We had a wonderful time and I recommend this hotel greatly! Staff was super nice and responsive always smiling, they seemed happy with their job and that showed in everything. Thank you for the great hospitality! we will come again!!!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
We were told over the phone that parking was included with the price of the room. This false information cost us an additional $65.00. The parking garage was like catacombs and poorly marked with no space numbers. The TV cut off more that it worked; that is, the channels could not be picked up by ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Clean,safe and close to many attraction
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Worth the hype!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest
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.
Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront 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.
Navy Yard
While you're in Navy Yard, take in top sights like Washington Navy Yard and jump on the metro at Navy Yard Station to see more of the city.
Crystal City
Visitors to Crystal City love its popular shops, and you can check out Bowlero Arlington and Synetic Theater. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
