The Smith Center offers both varsity and intramural sporting activities, as well as an indoor track, weight room and swimming pool. The Lisner Auditorium presents plays, musicals, and major concerts. A Wellness Center is presently under construction. The University, located in downtown Washington, is within walking distance of the White House, the World Bank, the Department of State, the National Academy of Sciences, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Institution, and many other governmental and cultural institutions. Many events are offered discounted to students.
Various restaurants are within walking distance of the medical school and in nearby communities.
From inexpensive fast food eateries to downtown's most deluxe restaurants, students can find ethnic and national foods of all types at every price level. The GW Medical School offers many activities including various clubs, research opportunities, community outreach services and the annual Follies, a comedy satire hosted by medical students.