Our Neighborhood
Riggs Washington DC is perfectly located to explore all of Washington DC's attractions, from art galleries to historic monuments, colonial neighborhoods to world-class shopping — there is plenty to explore in the Penn Quarter.
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Located right next to Riggs and established in 1962, The Portrait Gallery displays historically significant portraits of "men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States." In addition to the museum’s collection, the facility also hosts loaned items and touring exhibitions.
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Smithsonian Institutions
Washington DC is home to the Smithsonian’s 19 world-class museums, galleries, gardens, and zoo. Among these institutions are the National Portrait Gallery, located across from Riggs, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, The National Museum of Natural History, and National Gallery of Art all conveniently located on the National Mall, walking distance from the hotel.
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Glenstone Museum
Just north of Washington DC in Potomac Maryland is the renowned Glenstone Museum, that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment. The Glenstone Museum is a wonderful day trip and our concierge would be happy to arrange tickets and transportation in advance.
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Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery, a branch museum of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is dedicated to contemporary craft and decorative arts. It is located steps from the White House in the heart of historic federal Washington.
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The Phillips Collection
Founded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting groundbreaking works of modern and contemporary art for one hundred years. Duncan Phillips’s former home—and modern additions to it—in Washington’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood provides a unique setting for the collection’s nearly 6,000 works.
John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (commonly referred to as the Kennedy Center) is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River. The center hosts many different genres of performance art, such as theater, dance, orchestras, jazz, pop, and folk music.
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National Mall
The National Mall is home to iconic monuments including memorials such as the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam War Veterans, Martin Luther King Jr, and Korean War Veteran Memorials. It is the home of the Washington Monument and at the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, with the White House is to the north. It's also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.
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Washington National Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral, is an American cathedral of the Episcopal Church. The structure is of Neo-Gothic design closely modeled on English Gothic style of the late fourteenth century. It is the third-largest church building in the United States, and the fourth-tallest structure in Washington, D.C. of the Diocese of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde.
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Union Station
Union Station D.C. Is a superbly restored, historic, mixed-use, intermodal transportation and shopping center located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building. This historic hub of culture services more than 90,000 people a day as a major transportation center, retail destination, and tourist resource.
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Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill, in addition to being a metonym for the United States Congress, is the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C., stretching easterly in front of the United States Capitol along wide avenues. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., and home to restaurants, shopping, and the US Botanical Gardens.
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Meridian Hill Park
Meridian Hill Park is a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights; it also abuts the nearby neighborhood of Adams Morgan. It is a lovely destination for a quiet picnic lunch close to nearby restaurants, art galleries, and Embassy Row.
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The National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration preserves and documents the United States historical records.
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Shakespeare Theatre Company
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is a regional theatre company located in Washington, D.C. The theatre company focuses primarily on plays from the Shakespeare canon, but its seasons include works by other classic playwrights such as Euripides, Ibsen, Wilde, Shaw, Schiller, Coward and Tennessee Williams
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Warner Theatre
After decades of operating as an auditorium for movies, the Theatre is now known as a destination not only for revitalized downtown Washington, but also for national and international recording artists and the finest in theatrical, dance, and television presentations.
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The Anthem
The Anthem is a music venue and auditorium in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. The venue opened on October 12, 2017, with a performance opened by The Struts and headlined by the Foo Fighters. The Anthem is part of The Wharf, a comprehensive redevelopment of the Southwest Waterfront area.
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Capital One Arena
The NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals, and NCAA’s Georgetown Hoyas all call Capital One Arena home. In addition to notable athletic events, the arena hosts several concerts, touring shows and expos, bringing the event list to more than 220 annually.
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Nationals Park
MLB’s Washington Nationals play ball at their eponymous park. Completed in 2008 next to a bend in the Anacostia River, the park seats more than 41,000 fans and has also served as a concert venue, hockey arena, and even the site of a Papal address. Events happen here year-round, so be sure to check out the calendar.
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Audi Field
Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people.
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CityCenter DC
Completed in 2015, CityCenter exists as a conscientious blend of classic and contemporary. Constructed on the site of the former Washington Convention Center, CityCenter is home to some of the shopping in the city and an array of excellent restaurants.
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The Yards
Located on the northern bank of the Anacostia River, The Yards is a truly unique destination. This breezy, loosely connected collection of bazaar-style markets offers visitors award-winning restaurants, craft brewing, beauty salons, bike shops, wineries, and even a spa, all in a pastoral, park-like setting.
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Georgetown
Georgetown has long drawn treasure-seekers of every stripe to explore its plethora of delights. This historic area is home to nearly 500 shops, restaurants, and other curiosities, all set into historic architecture dating back to the 18th century.
Union Market District
An authentic market of culture and commerce. A true gathering place that serves as an inviting melting pot of old world heritage and new world opportunities. From its roots as Centre Market, a fresh food venue born over 200 years ago, it’s been a great unifier for DC – connecting people from a variety of backgrounds. It will prove to be that creative spark again. An authentic district that expands beyond its culinary origins to include music, retail, hotel and residential uses.
Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg is an authentic town steeped in history and located in Loudoun County, VA just outside the nation's capital. Offering guests the charm of country town living, hometown business feel, and a luxury visitor experience. The area is fluttered with exceptional vineyards and orchards ideal during the autumn months.
Annapolis, Maryland
Home to the United States Naval Academy, historic downtown Annapolis is located right outside of the nation’s capital and serves as a lovely day trip getaway for sight-seeing, ghost tours, and water activities
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is an American landmark and former plantation of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his wife, Martha. The estate is on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria, across from Prince George's County, Maryland. The Washington family had owned land in the area since 1674. Around 1734, they embarked on an expansion of the estate that continued under George Washington, who began leasing the estate in 1754 but did not become its sole owner until 1761.
Smithsonian National Zoo
At the National Zoo, visitors can find 300 different species and about 25 percent of the zoo’s residents are endangered. All of the animals at the National Zoo – which is also a global research center and conservation center – are cared for by world-class zoologists and veterinarians.
Planet World Museum
Planet Word is an immersive language experience located at the historic Franklin School in Washington, D.C. Ideal for all ages, Planet Word is a voice-activated museum (the world’s first!), and our interactive galleries and exhibits bring words and language to life in all sorts of fun ways.
The White House
The White House is where the President and First Family of the United States live and work. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., and has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800.
National Museum of Natural History
The National Museum of Natural History offers an interactive learning space for tweens and teens, allowing them to engage in real-life science experiments. Kids of all ages will be fascinated by daily tarantula feedings or a stroll among live butterflies in the Butterfly Pavilion.
International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum is a private non-profit museum which documents the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It holds the largest collection of international espionage artifacts on public display.
