Easy Access To Countless Fun Things To Do In Washington DC

Yes, it's heavenly to lounge around the fabulous Hotel Helix. But why be a couch potato? There are millions of free things to do in Washington DC. Get out there, and explore our vibrant Logan Circle neighborhood. The area has undergone a facelift - how Hollywood! But we still boast the only unaltered Victorian skyline in DC. Can you feel the buzz in the air? By day, cruise our trendy commercial corridor … with its garden and home décor boutiques, specialty clothing stores, and chic art galleries. At night, join a culturally diverse crowd at cool restaurants and hot clubs. Just a few blocks from our swanky boutique hotel, Logan Circle is a great starting point for exploring all the fun things to see in DC. Some favorite local spots include:
  • Black Cat - named DC's "Best Alternative Club"
  • Café Saint-Ex - great burgers and spectacular desserts
  • Halo - big style packed into a tiny lounge
  • Dakota Cowgirl - lip-smacking burgers in a cool environment
  • Hemphill Fine Arts - a contemporary art gallery in a minimalist setting
  • Logan Tavern - great food in friendly atmosphere
  • Merkado - for a Latin-Asian twist on dining
  • New Vegas Lounge - one of DC's best spots for blues musicians
  • The Phillips Collection - America's first museum of modern art
  • Rice - innovative Thai cuisine served in understated elegance
  • Reincarnations - fanciful furniture and home accessories
  • Shaw Recreation Center - pick-up baseball, tennis, and skate boarding
  • Studio Theatre - hot new plays delivering a profound theater experience
  • Virdian Restaurant - attractive interior and refine atmosphere, located next to the Studio Theater
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Cool Places To See And Free Things To Do In Washington DC

You've already seen the sights around Logan Circle. What's next? Venture a few blocks to check out the Beaux-Arts mansions and to-die-for restaurants surrounding Dupont Circle. Toss a frisbee in Rock Creek Park - better known as the P Street Beach. Jump in a cab to explore Georgetown's narrow streets, bursting with one-of-a-kind shops. If you're looking for exciting free things to do in Washington DC, the national museums and monuments provide a priceless experience. Allow plenty of time to play in the many buildings of The Smithsonian. Marvel at the treasures in The National Gallery. Spend quiet time at the Vietnam Memorial, or reflecting at the World War II Monument. But wait. This is just the beginning. There are so many other exciting things to see in Washington DC, including:
  • Bureau of Engraving & Printing (0.6 miles)
  • J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building (0.6 miles)
  • Arlington Cemetery (0.7 miles)
  • National Archives (0.8 miles)
  • International Spy Museum (0.8 miles)
  • National Geographic Society (0.8 miles)
  • Pentagon (1 mile)
  • C&O Canal (1.4 miles)
  • National Zoo (1.4 miles)
  • Dumbarton Oaks (2 miles)
  • Naval Museum (2.7 miles)
  • National Arboretum (3.7 miles)
  • Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (5.4 miles)
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For Hollywood fashion and panache near a vast array of fun things to do in Washington DC, visit the Hotel Helix. Book your reservations online today for our Exclusive Room Rates.











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