Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Washington National Cathedral
Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Activities
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
See DC In A Day: Guided Small Group Ultimate Day Tour
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions
The Original Capitol Hill Small Group Tour w/ Reserved Passes
Our pick of the best Upper Northwest Hotel Deals
Glover Park - Georgetown
Everything was great. The hotel doesn't have its own dining. There is an italian restaurant attached to the hotel that you can go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There was no free breakfast.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Omni Shoreham Hotel
The ambiance of the hotel, the staff and the glamour of the hotel
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Good service
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Room was very clean, staff was friendly! Only complaint is that although the bed was very big and comfy, it took up 1/3 of the room, and there were no outlets or usb connections on the bed side closet to the window.. so no way to charge a phone or watch or anything over night which was kind of a ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was friendly and courteous. Would have liked cleaner sheets and towels.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Yes, everything was great!!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
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 Embassy Row.
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.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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 Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
