Penn Quarter
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 fascinating museums.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Enjoy a show at Shakespeare Theatre Company, a storied theater in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
Rich with history, National Museum of Crime and Punishment is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
Things to do
DC in a Day: 10+ Monuments, Potomac River Cruise, Entry Tickets
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill
Morning Monuments City Tour with 8 Stops & Optional Entry Tickets
Day Trip from New York to Washington D.C. by Train
Mount Vernon Bus and Walking Tour
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
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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 Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, 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 National Mall or National Air and Space Museum 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 National City Christian Church and Studio Theatre, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Washington.
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 Gangplank Marina.
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 Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.