Shaw Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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
The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
Union Station Shopping Center
During your trip to Washington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Station Shopping Center. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Smithsonian Institution
You can study the exhibits at Smithsonian Institution, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
United States Capitol
Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.
Activities
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Museum of the Bible Admission Ticket
DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets
African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
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Other neighbourhoods around Shaw
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
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 Franklin Square and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
Near Northeast
While you're in Near Northeast, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center or National Postal Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at H Street & 5th Street Northeast Tram Stop or H St & 3rd St NE Stop.
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like Farragut Square or National Geographic Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
Foggy Bottom
Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
- White House
- National Mall
- Capital One Arena
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- United States Capitol
- George Mason University
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Georgetown University
- Washington Monument
- Lincoln Memorial
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- National Air and Space Museum
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Tidal Basin