Riverdale Park Travel Guide
Washington
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Popular places to visit
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
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Union Station Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Union Station Shopping Center, a popular shopping spot in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Things to do
National Mall Monuments Night Tour with 10+ Stops, Entry Tickets
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
Top hotels in Riverdale Park
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
All in all the hotel is in a great location and is a great value. We will look to stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Nice clean room
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
I recently had the pleasure of staying at citizenM, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
We arrived on friday around midnight... The African American girl working at the reception was nit friendly at all. & seemed irritated to work there Tell her to stay home if she can't be nice & helpful. Other than this , everything was good The african American guy at check out was very nice The ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Washington
Location location location! This place is fantastic. We will be back!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Staff are not forthcoming with the bill. I asked to see our bill and when I saw it I was mis-charged. They couldn’t find a way to refund me and so I was left over-charged. Shame as hotel location was great and facilities everything we needed. Staff were great until we had issue. Staff need to show ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale Park
Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.
Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
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.
Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.
