Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Penn Quarter
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.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Activities
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
Smithsonian Highlights Walking Tour w/ Reserved Air & Space Entry
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Riggs Washington DC
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Washington Plaza Hotel
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
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Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
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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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, 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 National City Christian Church.
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 United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
- FBI Headquarters
- National Museum of Crime and Punishment
- National Mall
- White House
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Capitol
- Smithsonian Institution
- Tysons Corner Center
- Washington Monument
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Georgetown University