Things To Do in Washington, DC

Get Out There

Our prime location means easy access to the best of the city’s art, culture, and dining, and we’ve curated a list of our favorite spots and things to do in Washington, DC.

HOTEL HIVE

Hotel Hive is located in the Foggy Bottom/ West End neighborhood of DC, with easy access to the city's best and most buzzworthy.

THE WHARF DC

2.1 miles

A vibrant waterfront destination for dining, shopping, and live entertainment.

17 min drive
46 min walk

ARLINGTON
CEMETERY

1.7 miles

Quiet reverence and striking beauty across rolling, history-filled grounds.

7 min drive

RONALD REAGAN
NATIONAL AIRPORT

4.6 miles

DCA: quick flights, Potomac views, and Metro access to DC.

13 min drive

UNITED STATES
CAPITOL

2.8 miles

A grand symbol of democracy, perched on Capitol Hill. A historic and scenic one hour walk away from Hotel Hive along the National Mall.

16 min drive
1 hour

NATIONALS PARK

3.2 miles

Home runs, skyline views, and summertime spirit by the water.

21 min drive

THOMAS JEFFERSON
MEMORIAL

1.7 miles

Domed monument honoring America’s third president and his enduring words.

12 min drive
38 min walk

SMITHSONIAN
MUSEUM

1.4 miles

World-renowned collections—natural history, art, air and space, and more.

13 min walk
31 min walk

LINCOLN MEMORIAL

0.5 miles

A powerful tribute in marble, overlooking the Reflecting Pool.

9 min drive
12 min walk

NATIONAL MALL

0.4 miles

A sweeping green promenade, flanked by monuments and museums.

5 min drive
9 min walk

WHITE HOUSE

.8 miles

Iconic architecture, presidential history, and America’s most famous address.

6 min drive
18 min walk

CAPITAL
ONE ARENA

1.6 miles

Big-name concerts, pro sports, and downtown buzz.

15 min drive
36 min walk

KENNEDY
CENTER

0.4 miles

The premier U.S. National Arts & Cultural Center for Performing Arts.

6 min drive
8 min walk

GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITY

2 miles

A historic campus with collegiate charm and views of the Potomac.

12 min drive
40 min walk

DUPONT CIRCLE

1 miles

Charming streets, leafy parks, and a vibrant café culture.

11 min drive
24 min walk

GEORGE WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY

0.3 miles

Urban campus energy, with Foggy Bottom flair and academic legacy.

3 min drive
7 min walk
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NATIONAL MALL
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SPRING FAVORITES

Check out some buzzworthy activities and restaurants in the
DC area, handpicked by the Hotel Hive team.

ACTIVITIES
Nats Ballpark
  • Kick off baseball season at Nats Ballpark this spring! The Washington Nationals are back with their home opener on March 23rd. 
U.S. National Botanical Garden
  • Visit the botanical gardens to see all of the beautiful blooming plants and flowers DC has to offer!
Potomac Riverboat Company Water Taxi
  • Enjoy a spring river cruise on the Potomac. The water taxi offers multiple hop-on and hop-off options and is a unique way to explore Washington this spring.

DINING
Dacha Beer Garden 
1600 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 
Outdoor beer garden serving German brews 

Residents Cafe and Bar 
1306 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 
Seasonal cocktails and food, cute outdoor patio 

Zaytinya
701 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 
Chef Jose Andres’ take on Mediterranean small plates and wines 

EVENTS & FESTIVALS
National Cherry Blossom Festival
  • DC celebrates the blooming of cherry blossom trees with a month-long festival that commemorates the 1912 gift from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city. Check out all the fun events including the kite festival and parade!
Passport DC
  • Celebrate all of our diverse cultures and communities with a month-long event, featuring tours of international embassies around Washington.
1776 at Ford's Theatre
  • Enjoy a show at the historical Ford's Theatre! This popular American musical is an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation.