Nearby Attractions in Washington
Points of interest close to the venues where these events take place — handy for planning your stay.
Gallery O/H
Landmark 2.6 km from city center
The People’s House
Museum 2.1 km from city center
The Phillips Collection
Museum 2.8 km from city center
Metro Center
Transit 1.3 km from city center
Farragut West
Transit 2.1 km from city center
Capitol South
Transit 2.4 km from city center
Dupont Circle
Transit 2.4 km from city center
About Washington
Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.