What's Shaw like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Shaw, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's entertainment venues and bars. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Howard Theatre and Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington. There's plenty more to see, including Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Carter G. Woodson Residence.
How to get to Shaw
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Shaw
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Shaw
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Shaw
Things to see and do in and around Shaw
What to see in Shaw
- Howard Theatre
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington
- Carter G. Woodson Residence
- Bundy Playground
Things to do near Shaw:
- Lincoln Theater (0.5 mi/0.9 km away)
- CityCenterDC (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- National Museum of Women in the Arts (0.9 mi/1.5 km away)
- National Portrait Gallery (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Smithsonian American Art Museum (1 mi/1.6 km away)
When is the best time to visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)