What's Downtown Washington D.C. like?
Downtown Washington D.C. is notable for its museums. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its art scene. Take in some culture at National Museum of Women in the Arts and Warner Theatre. There's plenty more to see, including Franklin Square and New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
How to get to Downtown Washington D.C.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Downtown Washington D.C.
Getting to Downtown Washington D.C. on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- McPherson Sq. Station
- Center Station
- Farragut West Station
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Washington D.C.
What to see in Downtown Washington D.C.
- Franklin Square
- New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
- McPherson Square
- CityCenterDC
- K Street
Things to do in Downtown Washington D.C.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- Warner Theatre
- National Theatre
- Ford's Theater
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
Other popular Downtown Washington D.C. attractions
- Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Lafayette Square
- Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Peterson House
- Freedom Plaza