You might be encouraged to visit today, but Fort Ward hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Find out the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

Fort Ward is free to enter, so you can have a great day out in Seminary Hill without taking out your wallet. When you're done at this history-filled fortress, head to some of the area's other attractions. White House, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial are a hit with tourists.

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InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

The Wharf

$386

per person

Dec 26 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

Coffee maker didn’t work, restaurant was welcoming and food subpar. Missing robe

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square

Downtown Washington D.C.

$523

per person

Dec 26 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Washington (DCA)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)

I have not one complaint about hotel. Staff was great. Very clean and resturants in hotel were great with wide selection of food. Couple blocks from the front of white house. Alot of great restuarants surronding hotel and metro was 2 blocks away. And Michigan beat Maryland in football.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

The Wharf

$460

per person

Dec 26 - Jan 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore (BWI)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

The room was awesome! The only negative thing i could say is the lobby is not properly identified, so you don't know where to check in, and the elevator controls are messed up at best. We couldn't figure out how to use them. Never been in an elevator without floor buttons before! But the hotel itself is beautiful, with beautiful rooms, and valet parking inside. We had a wonderful stay, and will definitely be staying there again in the future.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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