Mount Pleasant 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.
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.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
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
George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission
Top hotels in Mount Pleasant
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room size for DC
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful. However, I was not impressed with the state of the rooms. Towels had stains on them. Bathroom sink area had carpeting, which I found odd. Coffee maker was in the bathroom area where there was no outlet so I had to move it to the main space. Bedside table drawer was ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Extremely cost-effective
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Clean Room and Excellent Staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Room was great! Nice view and the staff were amazing! It was Valentine’s Day and weekend, and I ordered flowers ahead of time for my love and requested that the flowers were in the room prior to our arrival and the staff made sure that they were. Also, much to our surprise was a bottle of sparkling ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Pleasant
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
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.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
