Hotels in Downtown Washington D.C.

What's Downtown Washington D.C. Like?

Downtown Washington D.C. is notable for its museums. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its art scene. Take in some culture at a top spot like Smithsonian Institution. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

How to Get to Downtown Washington D.C.

Flying to:

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
• College Park, MD (CGS), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
• Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.

Getting to Downtown Washington D.C. on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• McPherson Sq. Station
• Center Station
• Farragut West Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Washington D.C.

What to See in Downtown Washington D.C.

• Walter E. Washington Convention Center
• Capital One Arena
• New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
• CityCenterDC
• K Street

Things to Do in Downtown Washington D.C.

• Smithsonian Institution
• National Museum of Women in the Arts
• VSA Washington DC
• Warner Theatre
• National Theatre

Other Popular Downtown Washington D.C. Attractions

• Black Lives Matter Plaza
• St. John's Church
• Ford's Theater
• Smithsonian American Art Museum
• National Geographic Museum

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