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Things to Do in Washington

From shopping and sightseeing to history and museums, everything is within easy reach from our centrally located hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.

Spies, Secrets, and Scandals

A Walking Tour

Let us bring to life the unique role of the Mayflower Hotel in the capital's history with this crafted experience with your own expert local guide. Hear tales of the world's most powerful capital drips with scandals and is embroiled in the underbelly of global clandestine efforts.

Family and Children's Activities

1.9 miles

Tidal Basin Pedal Boats

Phone: +1 202-479-2426

Enjoy this unique activity in the shadow of the Jefferson Memorial.

2.2 miles

National Air and Space Museum

Phone: +1 202-633-2214

The largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world.

1.6 miles

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

A collection of over 124 million objects that tell the story of the earth and it's revolution.

2 miles

National Zoological Park

The Smithsonian's National Zoo sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s Rock Creek Park.

Local Attractions

U.S. Capitol

Holocaust Memorial Museum

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

National Geographic Museum

Old Town Alexandria

Smithsonian Museums

International Spy Museum

Capital One Arena

Washington DC Convention Center

801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest

White House

World War II Memorial

Fitness Nearby

0.1 miles

LA Fitness

Hours: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri: 05:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Sat,Sun: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM

• Cardiovascular Equipment
• Free weights
• Fitness classes: Fee

Spa Nearby

Andre Chreky, The Salon Spa

Relax, refresh, and renew at Andre Chreky. We’ll rub and scrub…fluff and buff…soothe and smooth away your cares. For an hour, or a day, we’re your oasis.

Appointment is Required

Phone:+1 202-293-9393

Services, Treatments and Amenities

• Body scrub
• Body wrap
• Facials
• Waxing

Celadon Salon & Spa

Celadon provides an escape from the busy downtown business district area with top quality salon and spa services for men and women.

Appointment is Required

Phone:+1 202-347-3333

Services, Treatments and Amenities

• Body scrub
• Body wrap
• Facials
• Manicures/pedicures
• Massages

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa

Escape through the Red Door for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day of total personal pampering.

Appointment is Required

Phone:+1 202-942-2700

Services, Treatments and Amenities

• Body scrub
• Body wrap
• Facials
• Makeup Services
• Massages
• Waxing

Grooming Lounge

The Grooming Lounge is the country's premiere solutions source for men's grooming.

Phone:+1 202-466-8900

Services, Treatments and Amenities

• Eye Treatments
• Facials
• Fitness counseling
• Foot bath
• Hair & scalp treatments
• In-suite massage
• Manicures/pedicures
• Massage lessons
• Massages
• Men's services
• Separate Men's & Women's Lounges
• Steam room
• Therapy baths
• Waxing

Area Sightseeing

Open Top Sightseeing

Sightseeing tour of Washington DC

Big Bus Tours

Phone: +1 877-332-8689

Washington DC Tours

Boat cruise up the Potomac River

DC Boat Cruise

Phone: +1 301-839-5261

Old Town Trolley Tour of Washington DC

Tours of the best of Washington DC attractions

Old Town Trolley Tour of Washington DC

Phone: +1 888-910-8687

OnBoard Washington DC Sightseeing Tour

Shuttle bus tour of Washington DC attractions

OnBoard Washington DC Sightseeing Tour

Phone: +1 301-839-5621

Segway Tour of Washington DC

Sightseeing tour of Washington DC on a Segway

Segway Tour of Washington DC

Phone: +1 202-682-1980

Family and Children's Activities

On demand Movie Entertainment

More Activities

Biking trail (2 miles) Bowling (1.6 miles) Horseback riding (10 miles) Jogging/fitness trail (0.1 miles) Sailing (10 miles) Squash (0.1 miles) Tennis (0.5 miles) Bike Rentals (0.8 miles)

Local Partners

Bergerons at The Mayflower Washington DC Official Travel Information National Mall Smithsonian Institution Washington Convention Center

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