Upper Northwest Travel Guide
Washington
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Popular places to visit
American University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of American University during your travels in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
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 trip 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 in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Top hotels in Upper Northwest
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion
Room very clean
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Glover Park - Georgetown
Helpful staff, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Front desk and bell staff are ve
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Room size for DC
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
Great stay! The room was very clean and well maintained. The customer service was excellent — staff were friendly and helpful. Housekeeping did a great job with daily room service and cleaning. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
Too small
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.
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 Washington Harbour or Dumbarton Oaks.
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
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.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
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.
