What's Upper Northwest Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Upper Northwest. Take in some culture at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens and Avalon Theater. There's plenty more to see, including Washington National Cathedral and United States Naval Observatory.
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
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Washington Doll's House and Toy Museum
- Avalon Theater
Other Popular Upper Northwest Attractions
- Potomac River
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
- Bender Arena
- Reeves Athletic Complex & Greenberg Track
- Saint Sophia Cathedral