Skip to Content on Nemours.org
All Regions
# #

    Travel Information

    Airports

    Reagan National Airport (DCA)

    • Distance: Approximately 4 miles
    • Estimated Travel Time: 15-20 minutes by car
    • Estimated Taxi Fare: $20-$25

    Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Distance: Approximately 27 miles
    • Estimated Travel Time: 40-50 minutes by car
    • Estimated Taxi Fare: $60-$70

    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

    • Distance: Approximately 32 miles
    • Estimated Travel Time: 50-60 minutes by car
    • Estimated Taxi Fare: $80-$90

    Please note: The Marriott Marquis Washington, DC has an airport shuttle to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

    Nearby Public Transportation Stops

    Metrorail:

    Mt Vernon Sq/7th St.-Convention Center Metro Station

    • Lines: Green and Yellow Lines
    • Distance: Approximately 0.2 miles (about a 4-minute walk)

    Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station

    • Lines: Red, Green, and Yellow Lines
    • Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles (about a 10-minute walk)

    Metro Center Metro Station

    • Lines: Red, Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines
    • Distance: Approximately 0.6 miles (about a 12-minute walk)

    Bus:

    11th St. NW & M St. NW Bus Stop

    • Bus Lines: 11Y, 64, 953, D6, G8
    • Distance: Approximately 0.2 miles (about a 4-minute walk)

    New York Ave. NW & 9th St. NW Bus Stop

    • Bus Lines: 11Y, 64, 953, D6, G8
    • Distance: Approximately 0.3 miles (about a 6-minute walk)

    Train:

    • Union Station: A major transportation hub offering Amtrak, MARC, and VRE train services. It also features a variety of shops and dining options.
      Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles (about a 20-minute walk or a short drive)
    • L'Enfant Plaza: Another key station providing access to Amtrak, MARC, and VRE trains, as well as multiple Metro lines.
      Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles (about a 10-minute drive)
    ON THIS PAGE

    Smithsonian American Art Museum

    Home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art, spanning from the colonial period to the present.
    Address: 800 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles (about a 10-minute walk)

    National Portrait Gallery

    Features portraits of notable Americans and offers a deep dive into the nation's history through art.
    Address: 8th and G Streets NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles (about a 10-minute walk)

    International Spy Museum

    An interactive museum dedicated to the history and practice of espionage, with exhibits on famous spies and intelligence operations.
    Address: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles (about a 10-minute drive)

    National Museum of Women in the Arts

    The only major museum in the world solely dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
    Address: 1250 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Distance: Approximately 0.7 miles (about a 14-minute walk)

    Ford's Theatre

    The historic site of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, now a working theater and museum.
    Address: 511 10th St., NW, Washington, DC 20004
    Distance: Approximately 0.8 miles (about a 15-minute walk)

    National Museum of American History

    Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum houses a vast collection of artifacts that reflect the social, political, cultural, scientific and military history of the United States.
    Address: 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

    National Museum of Natural History

    Another Smithsonian Museum, featuring exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to human origins to gems and minerals.
    Address: 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
    Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles (about a 20-minute walk)

    National Gallery of Art

    This renowned museum features an extensive collection of European and American art, including works by masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt and Van Gogh.
    Address: Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565
    Distance: Approximately 1.3 miles (about a 25-minute walk)

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

    A powerful museum dedicated to documenting, studying and interpreting the history of the Holocaust.
    Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl., SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles (about a 10-minute drive)

    National Air and Space Museum

    Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum houses the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world.
    Address: 600 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20560
    Distance: Approximately 1.6 miles (about a 10-minute drive)

    The Dignitary

    Address: 901 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Cuisine: American, Bar | Rating: 4.5/5
    Distance: Located within the Marriott Marquis

    The Tavern at the Henley Park Hotel

    Address: 926 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Cuisine: New American | Rating: 4.0/5
    Distance: 0.1 miles (approximately 2-minute walk)

    Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    Address: 750 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse | Rating: 4.5/5
    Distance: 0.8 miles (approximately 10-minute drive)

    Maggiano's Little Italy

    Address: 5333 Wisconsin ., NW, Washington, DC 20015
    Cuisine: Italian | Rating: 4.0/5
    Distance: 6.5 miles (approximately 20-minute drive)

    Unconventional Diner

    Address: 1207 9th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Cuisine: American, Diner | Rating: 4.5/5
    Distance: 0.2 miles (approximately 4-minute walk)

     

    CityCenterDC

    A luxury shopping destination featuring high-end brands like Chanel, Gucci, Dior and more. It also offers dining options and hosts various events throughout the year.
    Distance: Approximately 0.3 miles (about a 6-minute walk)

    Gallery Place

    A vibrant shopping and entertainment complex with a mix of retail stores, restaurants and a movie theater.
    Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles (about a 10-minute walk)

    Union Station

    A historic train station that also serves as a shopping mall with a variety of stores, dining options and services.
    Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles (about a 20-minute walk or a short drive)

    The Shops at National Place

    A shopping center with a variety of retail stores and dining options, located in the heart of downtown DC.
    Distance: Approximately 0.8 miles (about a 15-minute walk)

     

    The Dignitary

    Located within the Marriott Marquis, this bar offers a sophisticated atmosphere with a wide selection of craft cocktails and whiskeys.
    Distance: Located within the Marriott Marquis

    Morris American Bar

    A trendy cocktail bar known for its creative drinks and vibrant atmosphere.
    Distance: Approximately 0.2 miles (about a 4-minute walk)

    City Tap House

    A popular spot for craft beer enthusiasts, offering a wide selection of beers on tap and a lively atmosphere.
    Distance: Approximately 0.3 miles (about a 6-minute walk)

    The Hamilton

    A large venue with multiple bars, live music and a diverse menu, perfect for a night out.
    Distance: Approximately 0.7 miles (about a 14-minute walk)

    Penn Social

    A fun bar with games, live music and a great selection of drinks, ideal for a casual night out.
    Distance: Approximately 0.6 miles (about a 12-minute walk)