Tenleytown 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.
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 fascinating museums and shops.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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
Washington DC Monuments & Highlights: Small-Group Electric Cart Tour
Arlington National Cemetery Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Cherry Blossoms, Boat Cruise, Tickets
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress Tour with Rotunda & Crypts
Top hotels in Tenleytown
Washington Plaza Hotel
Very accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room was clean and the property is in a great location. I got a great deal so I can’t complain given what I paid.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Arlo Washington DC
Waited over 40minutes to not get breakfast in the end. Hotel is great but restaurant management is sub-par.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Excellent breakfast buffet. Nice large TV but had connectivity problems. Easy to access from local major highways.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Switches for lights are not easy to find, no ice, towels would be more accessible if they were on the shelf on the wall, no microwave, no indoor pool. For the price of the hotel, I was surprised there was no pool and microwave. What was great: food, breakfast and dinner, it’s a clean and quiet place, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tenleytown
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Washington Harbour or Water Gate at the Watergate Complex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
