Hotels in Van Ness-UDC Station

You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.

Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to Peirce Mill. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Northwest— home to Washington National Cathedral. Our travelers also love the museums and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Washington has lots of other popular landmarks you might want to see such as White House.

Rock Creek Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Northwest. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the museums, monuments, and art galleries in the area.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Smithsonian's National Zoo, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central Washington. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries, monuments, and museums in the area. If you have fun at Smithsonian's National Zoo, you'll love Smithsonian Institution and United States Naval Observatory, both located nearby.