Penn Quarter Travel Guide
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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.
National Mall
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to National Mall, a popular green space in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
White House
Find out about the history of White House, one of the top monuments in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
National Air and Space Museum
Steeped in history, National Air and Space Museum is one of the well-known cultural places to see during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Smithsonian's National Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in Washington? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/e9bb53fb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Capital Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4100/4023/2ef2d958_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22318/36860502_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![citizenM Washington DC Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45730900/45730805/45908719_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/57de649d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Omni Shoreham Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25300/25292/5d0ca915_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
![Downtown Washington D.C. showing street scenes, night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135188-Downtown-Dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like National Mall or National Air and Space Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
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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.
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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 Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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Southwest Waterfront
While you're in Southwest Waterfront, take in top sights like Arena Stage and jump on the metro at Waterfront Station to see more of the city.