Destination

A popular music venue, The Anthem is also just steps from our hotel. Ask the concierge for a list of performances happening during your stay.

The Smithsonian Institution is an assemblage of 19 captivating museums, including the National Museum of History, National Museum of African American History & Culture, and the National Air & Space Museum. Those looking specifically for art should consider The National Portrait Gallery, Freer Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum.

Culture and history are seemingly at every corner in Washington, D.C. Plan to visit icons such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, The White House, the Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. While visiting, be sure to visit the International Spy Museum for a bit of intrigue and the National Zoo featuring our beloved Giant Pandas.

Washington D.C.’s oldest neighborhood is lined with boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, local-favorite pubs, and scenic views. Stop in at Georgetown Cupcakes (arrive early as a long line will form) for incredible sweets, pause to admire the National Cathedral, and stop for a drink at Martin’s Tavern, Georgetown’s oldest restaurant.

Visit the Washington Monument, centerpiece of the National Mall. Take in breathtaking views from the top while towering over our nation’s capital. The Washington Monument is located near the west end of the National Mall, granting spectacular views of the area. Memorializing our first President, George Washington, the Monument has been witness to the history that shaped our nation. Visit their website for tickets.

There is always something on stage in D.C. From the magnificence of The Kennedy Center and the grandeur of the National Theatre, to more intimate stages including Ford’s Theatre, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and Shakespeare Theatre Company, discover the artistic inspiration of the Nation’s Capital.

Washington D.C’s most famous celebration is the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. It occurs most years in March simultaneous to the arrival of the delicate pink tree blooms. The event includes a series of parades and activities, commemorating the gift of 3,000 cherry trees to the district of Washington from the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912.