To make your stay in Washington, D.C. more enjoyable, we have provided a list of local attractions for you. So whether you take advantage of what the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel has to offer, or venture off-site, Washington, D.C. has plenty to do during your free time.

Top Restaurants
Local Attractions
Golf Courses
Shopping
Nightlife
Museums
Additional Links

Top Restaurants in the Area

Washington, D.C. offers a variety of great restaurants to choose from. For a complete list, please visit the Washington, D.C. Dining Guide or choose from some great options below.

CityZen Restaurant
1330 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-787-6006

The Oceanaire
1201 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-347-2277

Marcel's
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-296-1166

Beacon Bar & Grill
1650 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-872-1126

Kinkead's Restaurant
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-296-7700

Local Attractions

Monuments & Memorials in Washington DC
Washington, D.C. is a city of monuments and memorials that honor the generals, politicians, poets and statesmen who helped shape our great nation. Although the most famous monuments and memorials are on the National Mall, you will find statues and plaques on many street corners around the city. Since Washington, D.C.’s monuments are spread out, it is hard to visit all of them on foot. The best way to see all the monuments is to take a tour. Many of the monuments are open late at night and their illumination makes nighttime a memorable time to visit them.

Touring the Three Houses of Government
When sightseeing in Washington, D.C., the White House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court are key places to visit. Touring these impressive buildings will help you understand more about our government and its history. Plan ahead and find out about schedules and special events.

National Aquarium
The Washington, D.C. Aquarium, officially known as the National Aquarium, is home to more than 200 species including sharks, eels, gators, the dreaded invasive snakehead fish and a baby loggerhead turtle. It is a private, non-profit organization that relies on private and public support and admission revenue to operate. The National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. is the nation’s oldest aquarium serving visitors from the lower level of the Department of Commerce Building since 1931.

National Zoo
The 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek Park is in the heart of Washington, D.C. Open to the public 364 days a year, it is home to 2,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species. The zoo’s best known residents are the giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and a cub, Tai Shan. The Zoo is one of Washington’s and the Smithsonian’s most popular tourist destinations. It welcomes up to two million visitors—from the local community, the country, and the rest of the world—every year, free of charge.

Golf Courses

There are several golf courses in the local area for you to enjoy. View a complete list here or choose from some options below.

Rock Creek Golf Course
6100 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Phone: 202-882-7332

East Potomac Golf Course
972 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-554-7660

Shopping

There are plenty of places to shop in the D.C. area. Choose from some places below, or click here for a full list.

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Road NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: 703-737-3071

Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 202-966-6114

The Shops at Georgetown Park
3222 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-342-8190

Tyson's Corner Center
1961 Chainbridge Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102
Phone: 703-847-7300

Nightlife

There are endless bars, pubs, and nightclubs to pick from in Washington, D.C. These are a few of the popular places, or you can view a full list on the night guide website.

Angles Bar & Billiards
2339 18th Street Northwest 
Washington, DC  20009
Phone: 202-462-8100

18th Street Lounge
1212 18th Street Northwest 
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: 202-466-3922

Black Cat
1811 14th Street Northwest 
Washington,  DC  20009
Phone: 202-667-4490

BrickSkeller
1523 22nd Street Northwest 
Washington, DC  20037
Phone: 202 293 1885

Hawk n' Dove
329 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast 
Washington, DC  20003
Phone: 202-543-3300

Ireland's Four Provinces
3412 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Between North Ordway Street and North Porter Street 
Washington, DC  20008
Phone: 202-244-0860

Madam's Organs
2461 18th Street Northwest 
Washington, DC  20009
Phone: 202-667-5370

Museums

There are quite a few museums to visit. We have listed a few below or you can visit a complete list by clicking here.

Ford's Theatre
511 10th Street North West 
Washington, DC  20004
Phone: 202-347-4833

International Spy Museum
800 F Street Northwest 
Washington, DC  20004
Phone: 202-393-7798

Smithsonian Institution Building
900 Jefferson Drive Southwest 
Washington, DC  20560
Phone: 202-633-1000

Additional Links

Washington.org

Washington DC Chamber of Commerce

Washington Marriott Wardman Park