What's Southwest like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Southwest, especially its shops and monuments. Travellers like this walkable neighbourhood for its museums. Have a relaxing day visiting National Mall. There's plenty more to see, including East Potomac Park and Fort Lesley J McNair.
How to get to Southwest
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Southwest
- College Park, MD (CGS), 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Southwest
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Southwest
Getting to Southwest on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Waterfront Station
- L'Enfant Plaza Station
- Federal Center Station
Things to see and do in and around Southwest
What to see in Southwest
- National Mall
- East Potomac Park
- National Defense University
- Audi Field
- Jefferson Memorial
Things to do in Southwest
- Arena Stage
- The Anthem
- L'Enfant Plaza
- International Spy Museum
- Museum of the Bible
Other popular Southwest attractions
- National Museum of African Art
- National Museum of Asian Art
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Air and Space Museum
- Tidal Basin