Southwest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large red brick building with multiple towers and a flag.
A nighttime cityscape with prominent landmarks including a tall obelisk, a large domed building, and a historic monument.
A large white building with columns, a calm body of water, and cherry blossom trees in the foreground.
Cherry blossoms along a river with the Washington Monument in the background.
Cherry blossoms, a large white dome structure, and a body of water.

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A calm river reflecting trees and a tall monument.

National Mall

9.4/10 (20,772 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

NZ$42
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket

NZ$61
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets

NZ$121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Boat Cruise, National Mall, Tickets
DC at Dusk Night Tour

DC at Dusk Night Tour

NZ$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DC at Dusk Night Tour
Cruise boat with Capitol Building in the background in Washington DC

City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise

NZ$155
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking

NZ$86
per adult
Arlington Cemetery: Kennedy Memorials & Changing of Guard Walking
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Our pick of the best Southwest Hotel Deals

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

4 out of 5
550 School St SW Washington DC
The price is NZ$286 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$286
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

3.5 out of 5
725 Wharf Street SW Washington DC
The price is NZ$319 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$319
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,214 reviews)
"Great breakfast very friendly and professional staff"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

5 out of 5
801 Wharf Street SW Washington DC
The price is NZ$666 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$666
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4 out of 5
480 L'Enfant Plaza Washington DC
The price is NZ$387 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$387
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
"Convenient to metro and walkable to many museums. Room and accommodations were comfortable. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
The price is NZ$224 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$224
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Washington Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

3 out of 5
1225 First St NE Washington DC
The price is NZ$264 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$264
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwest

Find the best Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The United States Capitol building with classical architecture, including columns and detailed sculptures.
Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce
Open Photo by The Graham County Chamber of Commerce

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 National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

A large stone statue of a man in a suit with arms crossed, set against a clear sky.

Northwest

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

A stone bridge with multiple arches spanning a river, with bare trees in the foreground and a sunset sky.

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.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial with a large Masonic symbol, a statue, and a grand building with columns.
Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Open Photo by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association

Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

A fountain with a statue of a figure, surrounded by trees and benches in a park.

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.

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