Highland Park Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
National Mall
Washington’s famous strip is teeming with American history in each and every monument and museum that you’ll see.
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 Air and Space Museum
Housing the world’s largest collection of air and spacecraft, this museum carries you through the history of flight.
Smithsonian's National Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at Smithsonian's National Zoo and see why this is a favourite sight in Washington? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Museum of African American History and Culture is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.
Top hotels in Highland Park
![citizenM Washington DC Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45730900/45730805/45908719_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/e9bb53fb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Capital Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4100/4023/2ef2d958_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22400/22318/36860502_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Hyatt Regency Dulles](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/150/0aed9c90_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/57de649d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
![United States Marine Corps War Memorial which includes military items](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/120000/120871-United-States-Marine-Corps-War-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Rosslyn
The ample dining options and prominent monuments are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Freedom Park or Dark Star Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rosslyn Station to get around town.
![Georgetown which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21815-Georgetown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Waterfront Park or Washington Harbour.
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Pentagon City
If you're spending time in Pentagon City, you might enjoy attractions like Fashion Center at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Pentagon City Station to see more of the city.
![Foggy Bottom which includes a city, a memorial and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61653-Foggy-Bottom.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Friendship Heights showing signage, shopping and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/135000/135400-Friendship-Heights.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Upper Northwest
If you're spending time in Upper Northwest, check out sights like Smithsonian's National Zoo or Washington National Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tenleytown Station or Van Ness-UDC Station.
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Crystal City
If you're looking to experience the neighbourhood, Crystal City is well-known for its popular shops. Explore top sights in the area like Synetic Theater and get around town on the metro at Crystal City Station.