Downtown
City Name: WASHINGTON DC
Direction from City Center to Hotel: South East
Distance from Hotel: 4 MI/ 6.44 KM
Local
Closest Convention Center: Gaylord Convention Center
Distance from Hotel: 6 MI/ 9.66 KM
Must See
Since our DC hotel is close to the Branch Avenue Metro stop, it's easy to travel around and see the major monuments and memorials. The Smithsonian Institute is home to 14 local museums and the National Zoo. All of them are free and just a Metro ride away.
Must Do
The National Mall has been named one of the seven wonders of America. At 2.5 miles long, it stretches from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol. Memorials include the Washington Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial and the Holocaust Museum.
Don't Go Home Without
Mount Vernon, home to our first president and just 10 miles from our Camp Springs hotel, offers visitors the chance to step back into history. Washington, D.C. is now an international capital, and Mount Vernon will show you where it all began
Smart Tips
Downtown DC parking is at a premium, so you'll want to use the transit system in DC to make your travels easier. You can easily walk or ride while visiting D.C via Circulator Bus, Metro system and trolley to navigate the different Smithsonian museums. Comfortable walking shoes and dressing for seasonal weather will make walking more comfortable.