What's Northwest Like?
People go to Northwest to see famous places such as White House, as well as its many attractions like Smithsonian Institution. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its art scene. Other popular sights worth a visit include Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
How to Get to Northwest
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 6 mi (9.7 km) from Northwest
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Northwest
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 17 mi (27.4 km) from Northwest
Getting to Northwest on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Cleveland Park Station
- Van Ness-UDC Station
- Woodley Park-Zoo Station
Things to See and Do in and around Northwest
What to See in Northwest
- White House
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- University of the District of Columbia
- Washington National Cathedral
- Embassy Row
Things to Do in Northwest
- Smithsonian Institution
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- United States Naval Observatory
- Phillips Collection
Other Popular Northwest Attractions
- Anderson House Museum
- Dupont Circle
- Mansion on O Street
- Lincoln Theater
- The American Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial

































































































