Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
American University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of American University during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and great live music.
Washington National Cathedral
Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Activities
Washington Capitals Ice Hockey Game at Capital One Arena
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
National Mall Tour with Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Upper Northwest Hotel Deals
Glover Park - Georgetown
Great checkin Staff and on site restsraunt
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
Room 716 weas dirty with a constant smell of urine; mirrors in bathroom had light showing through as film was warped in corners. Rugs and towels fraying. Bath not 100% clean. Beds creaky.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Front desk employee went out of his way to be helpful and friendly! Enjoyed the historic architecture of this hotel/ Bed was very comfortable and room quiet. Breakfast was usually fine too (love that avocado toast).
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Excellent bar area, rooms exceptionally clean, staff very friendly. The only thing I didn't like was when I booked through Expedia, it said free breakfast...but the breakfast is not free!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room had mold cracks and bubbles in ceiling carpets were gross and baggage staff and carts were totally unavailable at check in no doorman this hotel has gone way down in quality I’ve been staying here since 2016 will never go back after this past stay.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Very clean, breakfast staff are nice
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
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.
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.
