Popular places to visit

Franciscan Monastery
You can learn about the history of Washington when you stop by Franciscan Monastery. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

National Mall
Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip.

White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

University of Maryland, College Park
Explore the campus of University of Maryland, College Park, a top university in College Park. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Arlington National Cemetery
Pay tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country in the best-known military cemetery in America.
Things to do

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets

Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise

US Capitol & Library of Congress Guided Tour with Capitol Hill

African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC
Top hotels in Brookland

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Other neighbourhoods around Brookland

Northeast
Northeast is a destination travellers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at Rhode Island Ave. Station or Brookland-CUA Station to explore sights like Union Station Shopping Center.

NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.

Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.

Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like FBI Headquarters and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
- National Mall
- White House
- MGM National Harbor Casino
- University of Maryland
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Capital One Arena
- United States Capitol
- Washington Monument
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Georgetown University
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- Pentagon
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City
- International Spy Museum