Upper Northwest
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Popular places to visit
American University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit American University, during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.
Washington National Cathedral
Inside this vast, striking building are richly decorated chapels, important artwork and a stained-glass window that contains a piece of the moon.
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
You can browse the exhibits at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
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
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention center in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Things to do
National Mall Tour with 10+ Stops, Boat Cruise, Entry Tickets
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Glover Park - Georgetown
The room and facilities were excellant
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Large sunny room.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Wonderful, simply. Wonderful stay. No complaints. The hotel lobby smell amazing, the rooms are sublime and the location of it all is just spectacular. My lady and I already declared that every time we’re in DC, we re absolutely staying here.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Staff was accommodating and the hotel is super cute!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Location, staff, and historical
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Very nice hotel, the breakfast is phenomenal!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Northwest
Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
Georgetown
Georgetown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Washington Harbour and Dumbarton Oaks while you're in town.
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
The important monuments and popular shops are just a few highlights of Foggy Bottom. Make a stop by Potomac River or Chesapeake and Ohio Canal while you're exploring the area.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like K Street or Black Lives Matter Plaza, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West 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.
