Penn Quarter
Washington
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Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene.
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Crime and Punishment, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon Tour
The Night of Lincoln's Assassination Walking Tour
Lincoln Assassination Tour with Ford's Theatre and Petersen House
Penn Quarter Hotel Deals
Riggs Washington DC
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Washington Plaza Hotel
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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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The Henley Park Hotel
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Hotel Arboretum
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
Downtown Washington D.C.
Central business district boasting Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and CityCenterDC, with a variety of bars, restaurants, and theaters. Explore historic sites like Lafayette Square and enjoy diverse dining options such as Fogo de Chão and Old Ebbitt Grill.
Southwest Federal Center
If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and National City Christian Church, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Shaw Station.
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
Historic and densely populated, this neighborhood boasts the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. Stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue, shop at Eastern Market, or explore Barracks Row's vibrant commercial scene.
- Places of interest
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- Ford's Theater
- Apex Building
- National Mall
- White House
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Smithsonian Institution
- United States Capitol
- University of Maryland
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Washington Monument
- George Washington University