Title: The Palisades Travel Guide: Best of The Palisades, Washington Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Palisades](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Palisades-Hotels.d553248635976481645.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Palisades Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Palisades.d553248635976481645.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Palisades Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Palisades.d553248635976481645.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Palisades Travel Guide ## Washington ![Photo by Carole Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4fcc2c8fac733dae5f5b804dc5363dc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Carole Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4fcc2c8fac733dae5f5b804dc5363dc4.jpg) ![Photo by Sig](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d8f6392c67952b22ecbd132d57bc072d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Sig](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d8f6392c67952b22ecbd132d57bc072d.jpg) ![Photo by Tom Bierman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/32fe008c390d93c553660a02f9511db8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tom Bierman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/32fe008c390d93c553660a02f9511db8.jpg) ## Visit The Palisades Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Washington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington.dx178318) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![National Mall which includes a city, an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21331-National-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Mall Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mall-Southwest.d507500.Attraction) ![White House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45132-White-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/White-House-Northwest.d503261.Attraction) ![Arlington National Cemetery which includes a cemetery, a square or plaza and a memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45150-Arlington-National-Cemetery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arlington National Cemetery Pay tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country in the best-known military cemetery in America. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-National-Cemetery-Washington.d507505.Attraction) ![National Air and Space Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21320-National-Air-And-Space-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithsonian-Institution-Northwest.d6068571.Attraction) ![United States Capitol](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471633-Washington-Dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### United States Capitol Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/United-States-Capitol-Capitol-Hill.d503260.Attraction) ![University of Maryland, College Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/46b51330608b5ec2a822254c33843a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Maryland, College Park Explore the campus of University of Maryland, College Park, a top university in College Park. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Maryland-Washington.d503286.Attraction) ### Things to do ![DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/696059/28d7f334-768e-40c6-913d-265594154eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### DC Monuments with River Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Entry Tickets £73 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dc-monuments-with-river-cruise.a696059.activity-details) ![Cruise boat with Capitol Building in the background in Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/433955/eff8a486-03e7-4d6d-8575-294b3d1bbcf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Washington D.C. Signature Lunch Cruise £54 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spirit-of-washington-dc-signature-lunch-cruise.a433955.activity-details) ![Exterior of the African American Museum in Washington D.C.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/473174/8ca21d81-085f-42f4-8293-6549a8dcce4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### African American Heritage Tour of Washington DC/Free tickets NMAAC £59 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/african-american-heritage-tour-of-washington-dcfree-tickets-nmaac.a473174.activity-details) ![No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48416454/8392e054-330b-4e60-9f87-81c00390fed1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook £19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/no-wait-washington-monument-direct-entry-tickets-guidebook.a48416454.activity-details) ![The White House, Washington D.C.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47526683/2cccda44-e338-458d-a43d-1ffd1fb18efc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### White House, National Mall Capital Highlight and Lincoln Memorial £36 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/white-house.a47526683.activity-details) ![Aboard the Odyssey of Washington cruise ship at night in Washington DC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/173269/a2c0eed5-1820-4598-9a2e-1accf7d61d97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Odyssey Washington D.C. Premier 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Live Band £161 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/odyssey-washington-dc-premier-3-course-dinner-cruise-with-live-band.a173269.activity-details) [See all activities in Washington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Washington.d178318.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in The Palisades ![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/25e12c74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC £137 2 Oct - 3 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=41943&PinnedHotelID=41943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481645) ![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/e9bb53fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC £93 12 Sept - 13 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F09%2F2025&endDate=13%2F09%2F2025&selected=40512&PinnedHotelID=40512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481645) ![Hotel Arboretum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37261800/37261729/dc914799_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arboretum 1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC £86 12 Sept - 13 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F09%2F2025&endDate=13%2F09%2F2025&selected=37261729&PinnedHotelID=37261729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481645) ![citizenM Washington DC Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45730900/45730805/408ab5fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### citizenM Washington DC Capitol 550 School St SW, Washington, DC £102 12 Sept - 13 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F09%2F2025&endDate=13%2F09%2F2025&selected=45730805&PinnedHotelID=45730805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481645) ![State Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11300/11234/352ccd63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### State Plaza Hotel 2116 E Street NW, Washington, DC £93 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=11234&PinnedHotelID=11234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481645) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1096/54614341_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing 1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA £114 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ... 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Check out top attractions like White House and Capital One Arena, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Northwest.dx553248633938969501) ![Georgetown which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21815-Georgetown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Georgetown 4.5/5(14 area reviews) Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Georgetown.dx107820) ![Foggy Bottom which includes a city, a memorial and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61653-Foggy-Bottom.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foggy Bottom 4.5/5(39 area reviews) Important monuments a university vibe and top sights from Potomac River to Chesapeake and Ohio Canal – discover Foggy Bottom, a destination also famous for its historic sites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Foggy-Bottom.dx6284985) ![Dupont Circle showing a statue or sculpture and a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/45000/45117-Dupont-Circle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dupont Circle 4.5/5(91 area reviews) Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Dupont-Circle.dx800143) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/26abcaebdec95d4f1bd01315f8e7995f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Connecticut Ave - K Street While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Connecticut-Ave-K-Street.dx553248635976475019) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/84e0d2b937e59509f03b8af9b161fb2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Logan-Circle.dx3000663474) * * * - Places of interest - Hotels in top Washington neighborhoods - [National Mall](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mall-Southwest.d507500.Attraction) - [White House](https://expedia.co.uk/White-House-Northwest.d503261.Attraction) - [MGM National Harbor Casino](https://expedia.co.uk/MGM-National-Harbor-Casino-Washington.d553248633992258099.Attraction) - [Arlington National Cemetery](https://expedia.co.uk/Arlington-National-Cemetery-Washington.d507505.Attraction) - [United States Capitol](https://expedia.co.uk/United-States-Capitol-Capitol-Hill.d503260.Attraction) - [University of Maryland](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Maryland-Washington.d503286.Attraction) - [Capital One Arena](https://expedia.co.uk/Capital-One-Arena-Downtown-Washington-DC.d6069181.Attraction) - [Smithsonian's National Zoo](https://expedia.co.uk/Smithsonians-National-Zoo-Northwest.d503287.Attraction) - [Georgetown University](https://expedia.co.uk/Georgetown-University-Northwest.d503285.Attraction) - [Washington Monument](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Monument-Northwest.d503269.Attraction) - [National Museum of Natural History](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Natural-History-Northwest.d6068539.Attraction) - [National Air and Space Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Air-And-Space-Museum-Southwest.d503271.Attraction) - [George Washington's Mount Vernon](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Washingtons-Mount-Vernon-Alexandria.d503264.Attraction) - [Lincoln Memorial](https://expedia.co.uk/Lincoln-Memorial-Washington.d503267.Attraction) - [Pentagon](https://expedia.co.uk/Pentagon-Washington.d503257.Attraction) ### Hotels Near The Palisades, Washington - [Northwest Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Northwest-Washington-Hotels.0-n553248633938969501-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # The Palisades Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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