discover Exciting things to do in washington, dC

Walk to your next event, business meeting, convention, trade show or conference at this state-of-the-art convention center located one block from our downtown DC hotel.

Visit the most iconic private residence in the United States, The White House. Take a tour of the East Wing, including the State Dining Room and China Room, which has hosted world leaders for over a century.

Take a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, the hub of American politics and legislation. If Congress is in session, see history in the making by watching legislation from the Senate and House viewing galleries.  Stop by the Visitor Center to see Exhibition Hall and learn about the building!

Visit the Washington Monument, an iconic symbol of national pride overlooking The National Mall, and enjoy sweeping, bird's eye views of Washington, D.C. from its 500-foot observation deck.

Visit America's most recognizable and revered monument, towering over the National Mall, and experience the grandeur of its 19-foot statue of President Lincoln sitting in quiet contemplation.

Experience the solemn reverence of this stunning memorial, which forever honors the men and women of the U.S. Forces who lost their lives in service to their country during the Vietnam War.

View Lincoln's stovetop hat, Dorothy's ruby red slippers, and 138 million cultural and historical artifacts found in the Smithsonian Institution, comprised of 19 museums and the National Zoo. 

View the Wright Brothers' original flyer and innovations in technology that allowed us to explore past the stars at the Air and Space Museum, an in-depth voyage into man's fascinating history of flight.

Experience the thrill of Washington Wizards basketball or the speed and power of Capitals hockey at the Capitol One Arena, DC's top sports, concert and entertainment arena.