AREA EVENTS
Thrilling Sights Surround Our Downtown Washington DC Accommodations
Be a Washington insider. Make the Residence Inn by Marriott Capitol your base for exploring exciting area attractions and activities. Located in the heart of downtown - just a half-block from Federal Center SW Metro Station - our comfortable Washington DC hotel accommodations are your springboard to countless world-class museums, convention centers, universities, and historic buildings. From the National Gallery of Art to the time-honored Smithsonian, you'll enjoy easy access to all of the area's richest cultural sites. Rely on the comfort of our downtown Washington DC accommodations for visits to the District's premier attractions, stadiums, and other venues, including:
- the Graduate School (4 blocks)
- U.S. Capitol Building (1 mi.)
- Smithsonian Museums (1 mi.)
- National Galley of Art (1 mi.)
- Southwest Waterfront (1 mi.)
- Georgetown University Law School (1 mi.)
- Washington DC Convention Center (2 mi.)
- Howard University (2.5 mi.)
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Vibrant Events Near Our Washington DC Hotel Accommodations
Stay within blocks of key downtown events. At our downtown DC accommodations, you'll feel connected to the power players on the Hill, even while relaxing in your suite overlooking the capitol. From Inauguration Day to the Capital Jazz Festival to holiday celebrations in December, you're in the perfect position to take part in the event scene, or simply get swept up in the energy that surrounds you. Our inviting DC hotel accommodations are the ideal choice for easy access to all of the most exciting events in the District, including:
- Folk Life Festival June 30- July 11th
- 4th of July
- La Dolce DC, March 30th-July 30th
- Civil War to Civil Rights, 150th anniversary of the Civil War
- Martin Luther King Memorial Dedication
- Black Family Reunion September 9th and 10th
- US Peace Corps 50th anniversary, September 22nd-25th
- Solar Decathlon, September 23-October 2nd
- Columbus Day Weekend October 13th-17th
- Veterans Day Weekend, November 11th-13th
- Military Bowl, December 28th, RFK Stadium
