701 Penn overlooks Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Archives, and the Navy Memorial, and is one block from the National Mall.
701 Penn is located in Penn Quarter, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods within the District of Columbia. Capital One Arena, home of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards, and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, are located just three blocks to the north. DC’s theater district, including the Shakespeare, the National, Ford’s, and the Warner, is located only a few blocks to the west.
Chinatown and numerous dining establishments are within walking distance of 701 Penn, offering options ranging from fast-casual lunch spots, to pre-game favorites, to Michelin-starred offerings by world-renowned restauranteurs.
701 Penn sits atop the Archives-Navy Memorial Green/Yellow-line Metro station, providing access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Pentagon, Howard University, and the University of Maryland. Gallery Place, on the Red Line, is located just three blocks to the north, providing access to Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring, Maryland, American University, Catholic University, and Union Station. 701 Penn is also one block from the 9th Street Expressway, providing access across town via I-695 and to Virginia via I-395.