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 Institution. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its art scene. Other popular sights worth a visit include Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- University of the District of Columbia
- Washington National Cathedral
- Embassy Row
Things to do in Northwest
- Smithsonian Institution
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- United States Naval Observatory
- District of Columbia Arts Center
Other popular Northwest attractions
- Phillips Collection
- Anderson House Museum
- Dupont Circle
- Mansion on O Street
- Lincoln Theater

































































































