Penn Quarter
Washington
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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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 shops or notable monuments 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington
You can browse the exhibits at Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Things to do
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill
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
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
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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 Smithsonian Institution 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.
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 Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
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.