Northeast Travel Guide
Washington





Popular places to visit

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.

Supreme Court of the United States
After visiting Supreme Court of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Catholic University of America
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Catholic University of America during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

U.S. National Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to U.S. National Arboretum during your stay in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do

Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets

No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Top hotels in Northeast

citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Living room in the lobby was welcoming. Bar/staff/food were great.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Staff who assisted us the night we arrive was nice and accomodating. The room is neat.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Arboretum
There is a $25+ parking fee that is forced on guests that is NOT informed of prior to arrival. They ask if you’re parking there and you have to then pay that fee or find parking elsewhere. Idk if just a DC thing or what but at least add that to the listing or in the price already. That’s absurd
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Receptionist on all different shifts had attitudes. I don’t know if it was because of the weather. It was so cold. The only people that was nice was the valet and the guys in the restaurant. The furniture in the room was so old and beat up. I was double charge for my stay. And who have to pay taxes ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol
Bathroom toilet did not work. Staff seemed incredibly overworked and stressed therefore leading to
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Nell - Union Market
Room was very nice. Perfect for a family.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast

NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution 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.

Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like United States Navy Memorial and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.

