What's Northwest like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Northwest, especially its zoo and art scene. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its museums. Have a relaxing day visiting National Mall. Other popular sights worth a visit include White House.
How to get to Northwest
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
- University of the District of Columbia
- Washington National Cathedral
- Embassy Row
Things to do in Northwest
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Phillips Collection
- Anderson House Museum
- Lincoln Theater
Other popular Northwest attractions
- Rock Creek Park
- Anderson House
- Dupont Circle
- Mansion on O Street
- Military Road School