What's Northwest like?
People go to Northwest to see famous places such as White House, as well as its many attractions such as Smithsonian's National Zoo. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its art scene. National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Northwest
Northwest is located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from the heart of Washington.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 6 mi (9.7 km) from Northwest
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Northwest
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 17 mi (27.4 km) from Northwest
Getting to Northwest on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Cleveland Park Station
- Van Ness-UDC Station
- Woodley Park-Zoo Station
Things to see and do in and around Northwest
What to see in Northwest
- White House
- National Mall
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Things to do in Northwest
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian Institution
- Union Station Shopping Center
- National Air and Space Museum
Other popular Northwest attractions
- Capital One Arena
- Washington Monument
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Tysons Corner Center
- Washington National Cathedral
