Shaw Travel Guide
Washington
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Arlington National Cemetery
Pay tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country in the best-known military cemetery in America.
Things to do
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Full Day: City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Admission Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Capitol Hill Tour with US Capitol & Library of Congress Admission
Top hotels in Shaw
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great staff,bar
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
The hotel host that greeted me and my wife was fantastic. He let us check in a little bit early and he was suoer helpful. We will be back.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
James at the front desk was excellent
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Wonderful, warm reception from the front desk
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Salamander Washington DC
Everything was great!! Clean, staff, location, grounds…. All were great! Thank you!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Breakfast is very bad, the menu is very limited.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shaw
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or World Bank, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
