What's Downtown Washington D.C. Like?
Downtown Washington D.C. is notable for its museums. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its art scene. Take in some culture at a top spot like Smithsonian Institution. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
How to Get to Downtown Washington D.C.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
Getting to Downtown Washington D.C. on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- McPherson Sq. Station
- Center Station
- Farragut West Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Washington D.C.
What to See in Downtown Washington D.C.
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Capital One Arena
- Franklin Square
- New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
- CityCenterDC
Things to Do in Downtown Washington D.C.
- Smithsonian Institution
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- VSA Washington DC
- Warner Theatre
- National Theatre
Other Popular Downtown Washington D.C. Attractions
- K Street
- Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Lafayette Square
- Freedom Plaza
- Ford's Theater