Penn Quarter
Washington
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Popular places to visit
Ford's Theater
Enjoy a performance at Ford's Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments 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 theater scene and entertainment choices.
United States Navy Memorial
Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at United States Navy Memorial. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art 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.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
DC in a Day Monuments Tour with 10 Stops, Optional Entry Tickets
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour
The Original Capitol Hill Small Group Tour w/ Reserved Passes
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions
City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Lunch Cruise
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Great cafe. Loved the ‘speak easy’ in the basement.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Perfect place to stay while in DC!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Clean room. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
The staff was great. The amenities were good and I was close to where I needed to be.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Glover Park - Georgetown
Everything was great. Thanks
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Nice
Reviewed on Nov 16, 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
If you're spending time in Southwest Federal Center, check out sights like Smithsonian Institution or L'Enfant Plaza and hop on the metro to see more the city at L'Enfant Plaza Station or Federal Center Station.
Logan Circle
Logan Circle is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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 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.
