What's Shaw Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Shaw, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighborhood's entertainment venues and bars. Top places to visit include Walter E. Washington Convention Center. There's plenty more to see, including Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence.
How to Get to Shaw
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Shaw
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Shaw
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Shaw
Things to See and Do in and around Shaw
What to See in Shaw
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Howard Theatre
- Carter G. Woodson Residence
- Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington
- Senator Blanche K. Bruce Residence
Things to Do near Shaw:
- Union Station Shopping Center (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
- Smithsonian Institution (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
- Smithsonian's National Zoo (1.9 mi/3.1 km away)
- Lincoln Theater (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)