Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington , District of Columbia 20008

Washington D.C. Visitor’s Guide

Explore all the nation's capitol has to offer

Teaming with American treasures, Washington, D.C., is home to many celebrated symbols of patriotism, unique neighborhoods, free attractions and special events.

Bring your walking shoes for visits to the many monuments and museums. No vacation to the nation’s capitol is complete without a tour of the White House or the Capitol building.

From trendy Georgetown to energetic downtown, Washington, D.C., offers more than just tourist attractions. Home to a lively urban center with a variety of dining options and plenty of shopping, visitors can find culture at the Kennedy Center or activities on the Potomac River.

The Smithsonian Museums, including Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, are open daily. Free timed tickets are required and available. Learn More

National Zoo, National Museum of American History and National Museum of the American Indian are open daily as well. Free timed tickets are required and available. Learn More

For more information, visit the Washington, D.C., Convention & Visitors site.

ATTRACTIONS
 

NEARBY DINING
 

WOODLEY PARK – 1 BLOCK
 


ADAMS MORGAN – 1 MILE
DUPONT CIRCLE – 1.5 MILES


GEORGETOWN – 3 MILES

ENTERTAINMENT
 

MUSEUMS
 

  • National Geographic Museum  - 1.7 miles
  • International Spy Museum, history of espionage - 2 miles
  • U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - 3.5 miles
  • Smithsonian Institute  - 2 - 4 miles miles
    • African American History and Culture Museum
    • African Art Museum
    • Air and Space Museum and IMAX Theater
    • American History Museum
    • American Indian Museum
    • Anacostia Community Museum
    • Arts & Industries Building
    • Freer Gallery of Art
    • Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
    • Natural History Museum and IMAX Theater
    • National Gallery of Art
    • Portrait Gallery
    • Postal Museum
    • Renwick Gallery
    • Sackler Gallery
    • Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle

PERFORMING ARTS
 

RECREATION
 

SHOPPING
 

SPORTS
 

Guest Favorites

at Omni Shoreham Hotel

National Mall

Get in touch with America's history at the National Mall and surrounding Memorial Parks.

Parfait with side of fresh fruit.

Bed and Breakfast Package

Start your morning off right with our daily Art of Breakfast Buffet.

Cub playing in grass

Smithsonian National Zoo

Visit over 2,000 animals of 400 different species at their home just blocks from our front door.