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.
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.
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 entertainment choices and shops.
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.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Activities
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
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 Southwest Hotel Deals
Salamander Washington DC
We had room service for breakfast and it was excellent
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Great place to stay for a quick weekend out.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Great location and an affordable price. Very basic rooms with dated carpet in the hallways.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
It was pretty clean. A few scuff marks on the wall close to the window. Beds were comfortable. Shower was really nice. Only thing missing was a refrigerator.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Good location close to national mall and metro. Clean, noisy ac with no room control. Very adequate but nothing special. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Placemakr Buzzard Point
The apartment was wonderful - clean and bright, woth everything you need to cook a few meals in the kitchen. The staff were very friendly and easy to contact via text, which i appreciated. Wi have to warn about the on site parking - its very expensive and run by a 3rd party who isnot helpful or friendly. ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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 United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
