Hotels near Smithsonian's National Zoo Washington

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Rock Creek Trail Exercise Course in Northwest. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Georgetown Waterfront Park and Lafayette Square, both nearby.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Mt Pleasant Street— just one of the monuments in Northwest. Our travelers also love the art galleries and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Washington has lots of other popular landmarks you might want to see such as White House.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at District of Columbia Arts Center in Northwest. Our travelers also love the art galleries and monuments in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Washington, you can easily walk to L. Ron Hubbard House or Original Founding Church of Scientology.

If you'd like to get a taste of Washington student life, check out Mexican Cultural Institute in Northwest. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the monuments, museums, and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Washington has lots of other significant landmarks you might want to visit such as White House.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Jules Jusserand Memorial in Northwest. Why not live the cultural experience and visit the art galleries, monuments, and museums in the area. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Quebec House Dog Park and Melvin C Hazen Park, both a short walk away.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Serenity Statue— just one of the monuments in Northwest. Washington has lots of other important landmarks you might want to see such as White House.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at GALA Hispanic Theatre in Northwest. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Lincoln Theater, George Washington Lisner Auditorium, and Warner Theatre are not far.

Malcolm X and Marcus Garvey Statue is just one of the attractions in Northwest, Washington so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Washington has to offer, head to White House, National Mall, and Smithsonian Institution.