Penn Quarter Travel Guide
Washington
Visit Penn Quarter
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 notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
FBI Headquarters
After visiting FBI Headquarters, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a popular theatre in Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Get tickets for a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a popular theatre in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
Find out about the history of Washington when you spend time at Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Staff was very welcoming. Nice room. Great location. Food at the restaurant was also excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Staff is always extremely professional and welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Very clean hotel
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Room was perfect for my partner and myself get away!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Good location. Had to wait a while for checkin because the front desk person was in the bathroom. They also didn’t have tooth paste available and told me that I could buy it across the street. Other than that, it was nice and cozy. I did like being greeted each time I got off of the elevator. I also ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Penn Quarter
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 Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Southwest Federal Center
While you're in Southwest Federal Center, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center 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.
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.
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 The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf.
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 Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
