Area Attractions

Situated in the heart of the National Mall, this stone obelisk rises more than 550 feet above the city and honors our first president. From the observation deck, you can see all of D.C. and miles into Maryland and Virginia.

Across the Tidal Basin from the Washington Monument stands a memorial honoring our third president, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Read the immortal words engraved into the stone as you admire the Pantheon-style building.

At the west end of the National Mall, looking out over the Reflecting Pool, the Lincoln Memorial stands in remembrance of our 16th president. Visit this memorial in the evening for an awe-inspiring view as you contemplate his powerful legacy.

One of the city's most powerful memorials, this memorial honors the men and women who served the United States and lost their lives in this controversial war. Its reflective black granite lists the names of more than 58,000 heroes.

America's first museum of modern art is home to a permanent collection of more than 4,000 masterworks. The museum also hosts a rotating roster of short-term exhibitions, and Philips Music concerts emphasize the links between visual art and music.

Find your passion at the home of the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera. With its newest addition, the REACH cultural campus, The Kennedy Center offerings include accessible, community-centric programming, as well as theater, dance, and music.

Immerse yourself in the richness of African American culture and its influence on America. Museum holdings range from historical artifacts to contemporary artwork, and regular tours delve more deeply into individual collections.

This famed museum houses the largest natural history collection in the world and the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils. See everything from an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton and a life-size model of a blue whale to the 45.5 carat Hope Diamond.

Located in the nearby Downtown and Convention Center area, CityCenterDC is for those with an eye for luxury, hosting a range of high-end designers from Zadig & Voltaire® to Hermes®. While shopping, you can also enjoy a lunch to suit any taste.

This picturesque neighborhood is one of the city's oldest, with cobblestone streets and some restored centuries-old homes. Enjoy fine dining, fashionable shopping, Potomac River views, various sightseeing tours, and plenty of seasonal activities.

In this lively neighborhood, you’ll enjoy an array of boutique shops that range from Buffalo Exchange to Marine Layer, as well as bookstores, bars, and restaurants all along the Connecticut Avenue strip.

If you are new to this well-kept, tranquil secret, you are in for a treat. Here at our home base, you'll find many fantastic restaurants as well as historic Washington Circle, a serene spot for relaxing during your city explorations.