Penn Quarter
Washington
Visit 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 art scene and fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Sidney Harman Hall
Get tickets for a show at Sidney Harman Hall, a storied theater in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
National Museum of Crime and Punishment
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Crime and Punishment, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Things to do
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill
Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight Night Trolley Tour
Guided Capitol Hill Walk with US Capitol & Library of Congress
Capitol Hill: Capitol & Library of Congress Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Penn Quarter
Riggs Washington DC
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Washington Plaza Hotel
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
citizenM Washington DC Capitol
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
YOTEL Washington DC
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Hotel Arboretum
Reviewed on Sep 30, 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 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 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 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 Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.
