The National Zoo is one of the oldest Zoos in the country, and one of Pavan & Heenals' favorite places in DC! The zoo is free and is the home to a variety of wild life including: elephants, pandas and big cats. ~10 miles from the hotel/venue and a short walk from the Woodley Park Metro Station (Red Line).
The National Mall is the heart of DC and home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Museums. ~20 miles from the hotel and a short walk from the Judiciary Square or Smithsonian Metro Stations (Blue Line)