What's Georgetown like?
People go to Georgetown to see famous places such as White House, as well as its many attractions such as Smithsonian's National Zoo. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great restaurants and shops. National Mall and National Museum of African American History and Culture are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Georgetown
Georgetown is located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from the heart of Washington.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 4 mi (6.5 km) from Georgetown
- College Park, MD (CGS), 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Georgetown
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Georgetown
Things to see and do in and around Georgetown
What to see in Georgetown
- White House
- National Mall
- Georgetown University
- George Washington University
- Arlington National Cemetery
Things to do in Georgetown
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian Institution
- National Air and Space Museum
- Union Station Shopping Center
Other popular Georgetown attractions
- Capital One Arena
- Tysons Corner Center
- Georgetown Waterfront Park
- Washington Harbour
- C&O Canal Towpath
