Things To Do
BY METRO
Our recommended hotels are a short walk to a Metro Station, with easy access to Washington DC.
Visit washington.org for sightseeing ideas. We suggest:
• The National Mall and Smithsonian Museums, such as Air and Space, African American History and Culture, Natural History, American History, and the National Gallery of Art (all free)
• Monuments and Memorials, such as Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington Monument, WWII, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Library of Congress
• U.S. Capitol or White House (book tours in advance)
• National Zoo
• Ford's Theater
• Neighborhoods such as Adams Morgan, The Wharf, or Old Town Alexandria
WALKABLE FROM HOTELS
Visit bethesda.org to learn about local events, shops, and restaurants.
• Capital Crescent Trail, a semi-wooded path for walking, running, or biking
• Imagination Stage children’s theater (tickets required)
BY CAR / RIDESHARE
• Rock Creek Park hiking trails
• Glen Echo Park
• Georgetown neighborhood for shopping or the Exorcist Steps