Omni Shoreham Hotel

2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington , District of Columbia 20008

Phone: (202) 234-0700
Phone: (202) 234-0700
Concierge: (202) 756-5173
Concierge: (202) 756-5173

DIRECTIONS

Things To Do

Washington D.C. Visitor’s Guide

Explore all the nation's capitol has to offer

Teaming with American treasures, Washington, D.C., is home to many celebrated symbols of patriotism, unique neighborhoods, free attractions and special events.

Bring your walking shoes for visits to the many monuments and museums. No vacation to the nation’s capitol is complete without a tour of the White House or the Capitol building.

From trendy Georgetown to energetic downtown, Washington, D.C., offers more than just tourist attractions. Home to a lively urban center with a variety of dining options and plenty of shopping, visitors can find culture at the Kennedy Center or activities on the Potomac River.

The Smithsonian Museums, including Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of African American History and Culture, and Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, are open daily. Free timed tickets are required and available. Learn More

National Zoo, National Museum of American History and National Museum of the American Indian are open daily as well. Free timed tickets are required and available. Learn More

For more information, visit the Washington, D.C., Convention & Visitors site.

ATTRACTIONS

National Zoo (free admission) - 4 blocks
National Cathedral - 1.5 miles
White House - 2 miles
U.S. Capitol - 3.5 miles
Arlington National Cemetery - 5 miles
Mount Vernon , the estate of George and Martha Washington. - 30 miles
National Mall - 10 minutes
- Constitution Gardens
- Lincoln Memorial
- Tidal Basin, home of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- Korean War Memorial
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
- Washington Monument
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- World War II Memorial

NEARBY DINING

WOODLEY PARK – 1 BLOCK

Open City
Petit Plats (French)
Lebanese Taverna (Middle Eastern)
Mr. Chen’s (Chinese)
Macintyre's (American)
New Heights (American)

ADAMS MORGAN – 1 MILE

Mintwood Place (Modern Comfort)
Madam's Organ (Soul Food)
The Grill From Ipanema (Brazilian)
Perry's (Eclectic Sushi)

DUPONT CIRCLE – 1.5 MILES

La Tomate (Italian)
Bistrot du Coin (French)
Ted & The Bully Bar (American)
Boqueria Tapas (Spanish)

GEORGETOWN – 3 MILES

Filomena (Italian)
Sequoia (Seafood)
J. Paul's (Saloon)
1789 Restaurant (American)

ENTERTAINMENT

Songbyrd DC - Adams Morgan - 1 mile
The Hamilton - Downtown - 2.5 miles
Blues Alley - Georgetown - 3 miles

MUSEUMS

National Geographic Museum - 1.7 miles
International Spy Museum, history of espionage - 2 miles
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - 3.5 miles
Smithsonian Institute - 2 - 4 miles miles
- African American History and Culture Museum
- African Art Museum
- Air and Space Museum and IMAX Theater
- American History Museum
- American Indian Museum
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Arts & Industries Building
- Freer Gallery of Art
- Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
- Natural History Museum and IMAX Theater
- National Gallery of Art
- Portrait Gallery
- Postal Museum
- Renwick Gallery
- Sackler Gallery
- Smithsonian Institution Building, The Castle

PERFORMING ARTS

Ford's Theater - 2 miles
National Theatre - 2.5 miles
Warner Theater - 2.5 miles
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 3 miles
Shakespeare Theatre - 3 miles

UNIVERSITIES

Georgetown University - 2 miles
American University - 2.5 miles
The George Washington University - 3 miles
Howard University - 3 miles
The Catholic University of America - 3.5 miles
Gallaudet University - 4 miles

RECREATION

Rock Creek Park - 1 block
National Zoo - 4 blocks
Tidal Basin (famous cherry blossom trees and paddle boats) - 15 minutes
Boating on the Potomac River - 15 minutes

SHOPPING

Gallery Place/Chinatown/Penn Quarter - 3 miles
Georgetown - 3 miles
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (Macy's, Nordstrom and Abercrombie & Fitch) - 4 miles
Eastern Market - 5 miles
Tyson's Corner (American Girl) - 14 miles

SPORTS

Capital One Arena (NBA's Wizards, WNBA's Mystics and the NHL's Capitals) - 2 miles
Nationals Ball Park (MLB's Washington Nationals) - 6.5 miles
RFK Stadium (MLS' DC United) - 7.5 miles
Fed Ex Field (NFL's Washington Redskins) - 10 miles

Guest Favorites

at Omni Shoreham Hotel

National Mall

Get in touch with America's history at the National Mall and surrounding Memorial Parks.

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Bed and Breakfast Package

Start your morning off right with our daily Art of Breakfast Buffet.

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Smithsonian National Zoo

Visit over 2,000 animals of 400 different species at their home just blocks from our front door.