Events & Attractions
Bowlero
With 32 lanes of bowling, Bowlero is a great spot for families, team outings and student groups. The bowling alley also features a sports bar, arcade and more.
- Bars
- Sports
- Family Activities
23rd Street Restaurant Row
The 23rd Street Restaurant Row is filled with cuisines from all corners of the world, from Thai and Japanese to Italian and traditional pub fare. Satisfy your cravings by taking a walk down this block.
- Restaurants
- Outdoor Activities
- Neighborhoods
Gallery Underground
The Gallery Underground is an art gallery that features the work of regional artists. It is located along Crystal Drive, a lively street located minutes from D.C., with trendy shops, restaurants, cafes and more.
- Art
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Neighborhoods
Synetic Theater
The nonprofit Synetic Theater is a globally renowned physical theater company that uses movement and innovative techniques to entertainment and enrich people of all ages.
- Entertainment
- Culture
- Family Activities
Crystal City Shops
The Crystal City Shops includes contemporary restaurants and cool cafes set along tree-lined streets. With over 70 shops and services, it's a marketplace with personality and unique finds, and the Gallery Underground features the work of regional artists.
- Restaurants
- Art
- Neighborhoods
Alamo Draft House
The Alamo Drafthouse experience offers good fun, food and film, all under the same roof. This theater complex features award-winning cuisine, exceptional cocktails and fine locally crafted beers.
- Entertainment
- Family Activities
The Birchmere
With a capacity of 500 people, this legendary concert hall has acted as the launchpad for some of history’s most famous musicians. With table seating and a full menu, guests can dine in style while watching performances by music’s biggest names.
- Entertainment
- Restaurants
Fashion Center at Pentagon City
A short drive or train ride from our Crystal City hotel, visit this shopping mall in the Pentagon City neighborhood of Arlington with an extensive catalog of world-class stores and restaurants.
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Neighborhoods
DEA Museum
The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum has grown into an interactive learning environment filled with artifacts, hands on activities and diverse history. Admission is free and there's fun for visitors of all ages.
- Shopping
- Tours
- Family Activities
- Museums
Air Force Memorial
These three beautiful spiraling towers and bronze Honor Guard were created to honor members of the U.S. Air Force.
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
National 911 Pentagon Memorial
This memorial of 184 granite benches was created to symbolize and honor the loved ones who lost their lives after the hijacking and crash of American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001.
- Outdoor Activities
- Tours
- Family Activities
The Pentagon
Headquarters of the Department of Defense, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings. Built in just 16 months during World War II, the Pentagon is the world’s largest low-rise office building.
- Culture
- Family Activities
- Tours
Arlington National Cemetery
Located near our hotel West of the Potomac River, tour Arlington National Cemetery’s many historic sites at the 639-acre U.S. military cemetery including John F. Kennedy’s Gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to watch The Changing of the Guard. General Admission is free.
- Outdoor Activities
- Tours
- Family Activities
Holocaust Museum
The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., honors the millions who died during Germany's Nazi regime during World War II. The museum features thousands of artifacts and historical photographs, archival footage and four theaters that show film footage and eyewitness testimonies of Nazi concentration camp survivors.
- Shopping
- Tours
- Museums
Washington Monument
Measuring an impressive 555 feet tall, the Washington Monument was once the tallest structure in the world. Located in the middle of the nation’s capital, the world-famous monument pays homage to George Washington, one of America’s Founding Fathers.
- Culture
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
Air and Space Museum
Featuring the world’s largest collection of aviation and space exploration artifacts, the Air and Space Museum attracts more than 8 million visitors each year. Stop by to touch real moon rock and see the Wright Brothers’ first successful airplane.
- Family Activities
- Museums
Natural History
Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Natural History is part of the Smithsonian Institution and home to more than 125 million natural science specimens and cultural artifacts. Popular exhibits include dinosaur skeletons and a giant collection of gems and minerals.
- Culture
- Family Activities
- Museums
Washington National Opera
The Washington National Opera, operating as part of the Kennedy Center, performs in the spring and fall at the Kennedy Center Opera House.
- Culture
- Nightlife
Kennedy Center
Opened in 1971, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts more than 2,000 shows per year across three impressive theaters. Located along the Potomac River, this historic venue is the perfect place to catch a show during your stay.
- Entertainment
- Family Activities
- Art
National Gallery of Art, East and West Buildings
The two buildings of the National Gallery of Art house one of the world's finest collections of paintings, sculpture and graphics from the 13th to the 20th centuries. Some rare masterpieces include the Ginevra de' Benci portrait by Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli's "Adoration of the Magi."
- Art
- Culture
- Shopping
- Tours
U.S. Capitol
Seen globally as a symbol of democracy, the U.S. Capitol has housed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for over two centuries. Covering more than 1.5 million square feet, this architecturally impressive monument hosts guide-led tours year-round.
- Culture
- Tours
- Family Activities
Port City Brewing Co.
This award-winning brewery is the perfect place for a good time, with a robust selection of year-round and seasonal beers. Come for the brews and stay for the rotating selection of food trucks every weekend.
- Bars
- Outdoor Activities
- Neighborhoods
Events & Attractions
Visit Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks near our Arlington, VA, hotel, including The Pentagon and The Birchmere, a legendary music hall in Alexandria that was the launchpad for numerous famous musicians. For some of the Beltway’s finest shopping and dining, take a short drive from our hotel to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington. Plus, our location near the Crystal City Metro Station makes it convenient for hotel guests to explore the nation’s top attractions like Arlington National Cemetery, monuments, museums like the Air and Space Museum and stadiums just a short train ride away. Local events and attractions may be subject to change. Please contact our front desk team for the latest updates.