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Your Connection To Downtown Washington DC Attractions
From historic downtown Washington DC attractions and museums to upscale shopping and dining, The Latham Hotel
places you near the best sights and sounds of America's capital. Tour the monuments and museums surrounding the
National Mall. Treat yourself to the trendiest fashions. Indulge in world-class cuisine. A world of fun and excitement
can be found at nearby Washington DC tourist attractions, including:
Georgetown Attractions
- The C&O Canal - Ideal for walking, running, biking, and bird- and wildlife-watching. During
the summer, you can fish and boat on the canal or take a mule-drawn barge ride with costumed US Park
Service guides detailing local history through stories and songs. (0.1 miles)
- Georgetown Waterfront - Home to many of the city's finest shops and restaurants, providing
stunning views of the Potomac River. (0.2 miles)
- Dumbarton House - This federal house and museum is the headquarters of the National Society
of the Colonial Dames of America - and houses fine 18th- and 19th-century American furniture
and art. (0.2 miles)
- Dumbarton Oaks - This 19th-century mansion is surrounded by 10 acres of formal gardens in upper Georgetown. (0.2 miles)
- Georgetown University - Founded in 1789 by Father Patrick F. Healy, the first African American
Catholic priest, bishop, and president of a major college in the United States. It's the oldest Catholic
university in America, with a student population of 11,515. (0.5 miles)
- Kreeger Museum - Just outside of Georgetown, showcasing a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-
century painting and sculpture, as well as traditional African, Indian and Pre-Columbian art. Highlights
include work by Monet, Picasso, Moore and Miro. (0.5 miles)
- Old Stone House - Built in 1765, this is DC's only remaining colonial building. There is a
museum, craft demonstrations, and formal gardens. (0.2 miles)
- Tudor Place -Built in 1816 this historic house and garden is available for tours year round. (0.5 miles)
- Embassy Row - The nations of the world come together less than a mile away, on Massachusetts Avenue. (0.5 miles)
- Rock Creek Park - An oasis of fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and delicate forest. (1 mile)
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - One of the nation's busiest performing arts venues,
with more than 3,000 performances playing before nearly two million patrons yearly. Home to the National
Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Ballet, and the Washington National Opera. (0.5 miles)
- National Cathedral - The sixth-largest cathedral in the world and the second-largest in the United States,
drawing nearly 700,000 visitors and worshippers each year. (2 miles)
- George Washington University - One of America's premier universities, located four blocks from the White House. (2 miles)
Museums, Monuments, and Landmarks
- US Capitol Building (2 miles)
- White House (2 miles)
- National Mall (2 miles)
- Jefferson Memorial (2 miles)
- Lincoln Memorial (2 miles)
- World War II Memorial (2 miles)
- Smithsonian Museums (2 miles)
- Washington Monument (2 miles)
- Vietnam Memorial (2 miles)
- FDR Memorial (4 miles)
- Embassy Row (1.5 miles)
- Rock Creek Park (1.5 miles)
- National Cathedral (2 miles)
- Verizon Center (3 miles)
- DC Convention Center (3 miles)
- Dupont Circle (3 miles)
- National Theater (5 miles)
- Adams Morgan (3 miles)
- The National Zoo (5 miles)
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (1 mile)
- Library of Congress (3 miles)
- Arlington Cemetery (7 miles)
- Supreme Court (6 miles)
Shopping
- Banana Republic (3200 M Street)
- Benetton (1200 Wisconsin Avenue)
- Coach (3259 M Street)
- Diesel (1249 Wisconsin Avenue)
- French Connection (1229 Wisconsin Avenue)
- Gap (1258 Wisconsin Avenue)
- JCrew (3222 M Street)
- Kenneth Cole (1259 Wisconsin Avenue)
- Ralph Lauren (1249 Wisconsin Avenue)
- Steve Madden (3109 M Street)
- Urban Outfitters (3111 M Street)
- Club Monaco (3235 M Street)
- Sephora (3065 M Street)
- Pottery Barn (3077 M Street)
- BCBG (3210 M Street)
- Zara (1234 Wisconsin Avenue)
- Barnes and Noble (3040 M Street)
- Anthropolgie (3222 M Street)
- Artefacto (3333 M Street)
- Barney's (3040 M Street)
- Blue Mercury (3059 M Street)
- MAC (3067 M Street)
- Kate Spade (3061 M Street)
- Lacoste (3146 M Street)
- Christian Bernard (3222 M Street)
- Mexx (3229 M Street)
- Godiva Chocolatier (3222 M Street)
- Niccolo (3222 M Street)
- Lush (3066 M Street)
- Dean & Deluca (3276 M Street)
- The Shops at Georgetown Park - Offering upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment.
- 7th Street NW - This downtown area boasts department stores such as Hecht's and H&M, as well as an up-and-coming art district.
- Dupont Circle - Perhaps Washington, DC's best collection of art galleries and import shops.
- The National Mall - A souvenir lover's dream, boasting a colorful array of street vendors.
- Union Station - Showcasing dozens of stores selling Americana-themed gifts as well as upscale items.
- Mazza Gallerie - Boasting a variety of boutiques centering on fashion and jewelry.
- Pentagon City - Houses 160 shops, including Macy's and Nordstrom
- Tysons Corner - Situated in Virginia, just west of the Beltway, this enormous shopping complex features more than 250 stores.
- Potomac Mills - Only a half-hour drive south of DC, this outlet mall has 250 stores and draws more tourists and
tour buses than Williamsburg and other Virginia historic sites.
Dining
- Alamo Grill -- Serving hearty and flavorful Tex-Mex fare, from savory chips and salsa and well-blended margaritas to traditional Mexican enchiladas and fajitas.
- Bangkok Bistro -- Offering a generous abundance of fresh spring rolls, crab meat, pad thai, stir-fried ginger chicken, and various curries, in a trendy, Asian-themed atmosphere
- Ben & Jerry's -- Featuring America's favorite array of fun, playful flavors.
- Café Milano -- Serving upscale Italian cuisine in a relaxed and refined setting.
- Clyde's of Georgetown -- Showcasing causal American-style fare such as hamburgers and rotisserie chicken.
- Filomena -- Serving timeless Italian cuisine, in an elegant setting.
- J. Pauls -- One of Washington, DC's most popular watering holes, serving burgers, baby-back ribs, oysters, and spiced shrimp, to name a few.
- Mendocino Grill -- Boasting a California-centric wine list and a menu featuring local produce, naturally raised meats, and wild seafood.
- Morton's of Chicago -- For offering classic, hearty fare, including generous portions of prime aged steaks and fresh fish, lobster, and chicken entrees.
- Neyla -- Serving excellent Lebanese and Mediterranean food in a stylish, exotic setting.
- Nick's Riverside Grill -- A family-owned, waterfront restaurant serving fine steaks, pasta, and seafood.
- Old Glory BBQ -- Specializing in authentic Southern barbeque, serving the best ribs in the city, as well as various meats smoked in-house over smoldering hickory logs.
- Paolo's -- Located in the heart of Georgetown, offering exciting pizzas and exquisite pastas, the first restaurant in the city to cook with a custom-built, wood-fire pizza oven.
- Pizzeria Paradiso -- Preparing pizza with the finest quality toppings, flavorful extra virgin olive oil, and fresh cheese and herbs, cooked over a hot wood-burning oven.
- Sequoia -- Showcasing contemporary American cuisine and specialty drinks, along with stunning views of the Potomac River.
- Tony & Joe's -- Offering tempting dishes such as Maryland crabcakes, fresh lobster, and shrimp scampi, along with spectacular views of the Potomac River, the Washington Monument, and the Key Bridge.
- News Café -- Boasting an attractive Mediterranean decor and traditional Italian fare, including specialty pastas, pizzas, classic entrees, and light salads.
- Paparazzi -- Serving a delicious array of pasta, seafood, and beer on tap, in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
- Haagan Daas-- Offering a tantalizing array of sweet delights.
Click here to learn more about our Downtown Washington DC Accommodations.
The Latham Hotel places you in the heart of Georgetown's business community, near world-class Washington DC
attractions and shopping. Enjoy stylish accommodations, gourmet cuisine, personal services, and Georgetown's
only outdoor rooftop pool.
Book your reservations online today for excellent rates.
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