What's Upper Northwest Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Upper Northwest. Top attractions include Smithsonian's National Zoo. There's plenty more to see, including Washington National Cathedral and Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
How to Get to Upper Northwest
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Upper Northwest
- College Park, MD (CGS), 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Upper Northwest
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Upper Northwest
Getting to Upper Northwest on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Tenleytown Station
- Van Ness-UDC Station
- Cleveland Park Station
Things to See and Do in and around Upper Northwest
What to See in Upper Northwest
- American University
- Wesley Theological Seminary
- Washington National Cathedral
- University of the District of Columbia
- Embassy Row
Things to Do in Upper Northwest
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center
- Washington Doll's House and Toy Museum
- Kreeger Museum
Other Popular Upper Northwest Attractions
- Potomac River
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
- Bender Arena
- Chevy Chase Recreation Center
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park