Things To Do In Washington, D.C.
SEE THE CITY
Hamilton Hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the most iconic landmarks and institutions in D.C., lending a local’s perspective to your experience in the nation’s capital.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20500 (202) 456-7041
The country’s most important address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, has been the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States since 1800.
- 1.3 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 11 Minutes Walking
- 6 Minutes Biking
- 9 Minutes Driving
- 11 Minutes Subway
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC, 20002 (202) 426-6841
The Lincoln Memorial opened to the public in 1922, the same year as Hamilton Hotel. Open 24 hours a day, sunrise and sunset are especially striking times to visit.
- 1.9 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 35 Minutes Walking
- 11 Minutes Biking
- 10 Minutes Driving
- 26 Minutes Subway
The Washington Monument
2 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20024 (202) 426-6841
Built to honor George Washington, this 555-foot marble obelisk is the city’s tallest structure. Time a visit with the National Kite Festival to take full advantage of its green space.
- 1.1 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 23 Minutes Walking
- 10 Minutes Biking
- 5 Minutes Driving
- 17 Minutes Subway
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC, 20001 (202) 249-3000
This 2.3 million sq. ft. space hosts events, and conventions of all sorts, with the largest public collection of sculptures, paintings, and photography in D.C. outside of a museum.
- 0.6 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 10 Minutes Walking
- 4 Minutes Biking
- 4 Minutes Driving
- 12 Minutes Subway
National Gallery of Art
6th Street & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565 (202) 737-4215
With I.M. Pei design and a stunning collection of more than 141,000 pieces of artwork, the NGA and adjacent Sculpture Garden are our favorite things to do in Washington, D.C.
- 1.3 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 26 Minutes Walking
- 11 Minutes Biking
- 9 Minutes Driving
- 19 Minutes Subway
National Mall
900 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20024 (202) 426-6841
Home to the most iconic monuments, museums, and landmarks – as well as the city’s renowned cherry blossom trees – the National Mall is quintessential Washington, D.C.
- 1.7 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 34 Minutes Walking
- 11 Minutes Biking
- 9 Minutes Driving
- 22 Minutes Subway
The Washington Post
1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20071 (202) 334-6000
With its own exclusive zip code, The Washington Post building at One Franklin Square is the fifth tallest in the city, and a visitor destination despite being unavailable for tours.
- 0.1 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 1 Minute Walking
- 1 Minute Biking
- 1 Minute Driving
Planet Word
925 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 931-3139
An immersive museum experience located at the historic Franklin School, Planet Word’s interactive galleries and exhibits bring words and language to life in all sorts of fun ways.
- 0.2 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 3 Minutes Walking
- 2 Minutes Biking
- 1 Minute Driving
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20560 (202) 633-1000
Open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History invokes discovery of the natural world with more than 140 million specimens and cultural artifacts.
- 1 Miles from Hamilton Hotel
- 20 Minutes Walking
- 7 Minutes Biking
- 7 Minutes Driving
- 12 Minutes Subway