Dumbarton Bridge, Washington D.C.

Name: Dumbarton Bridge
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#303 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Romanesque architecture, Bridge

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Facts and practical information

The Dumbarton Bridge, also known as the Q Street Bridge and the Buffalo Bridge, is a historic masonry arch bridge in Washington, D.C. ()

Built: 1915 (109 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 38°54'39"N, 77°3'4"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Dumbarton Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Georgetown Park, Philip Sheridan.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1250 ftE
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
19 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
~530 ftN
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~1520 ftNW
Park
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, informally called the Rock Creek Parkway, is a parkway maintained by the National Park Service as part of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
~670 ftE
Monuments and statues
Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Taras Shevchenko Memorial is a bronze statue and stone relief-adorned wall located on the 2200 block of P Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of many monuments in Washington, D.C. that honor foreign heroes who symbolize freedom in their native countries.
~1170 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a public high school in Washington, D.C. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school sits in the Tenleytown neighborhood, at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW.
~1610 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1170 ftN
Museum
Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Textile Museum is a museum of textile art in Washington, D.C. It is part of the combined George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum on the university's main campus in Foggy Bottom.
~1080 ftNW
Bridge
Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Lyon's Mill Footbridge, also called the Devil's Chair Footbridge, is a concrete footbridge across Rock Creek in Washington, DC. It was completed in 1934. The eastern abutment is a remnant of the original Lyon's Mill on the site.
~990 ftE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dumbarton Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Edward Hamlin Everett House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Church of the Pilgrims, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Dumbarton Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dumbarton Bridge:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (11 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (18 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (19 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (25 min walk)