Franklin Square, Washington D.C.

Name: Franklin Square
Address: 1350 K St NW, Washington D.C., United States

#480 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Franklin Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. Purportedly named after Benjamin Franklin, it is bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west. It is served by the McPherson Square station of the Washington Metro, which is located just southwest of the park. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°1'51"W

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1350 K St NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Franklin Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford's Theatre, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Madame Tussauds DC.

0.4 miSE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~810 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C. is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
0.4 miS
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
~390 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Planet Word, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, D.C. in October 2020. The museum is described as "The museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English Language, how children learn...
~940 ftW
Park
McPherson Square, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • McPherson Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. It is bound by K Street Northwest to the north, Vermont Avenue NW on the East, I Street NW on the south, and 15th Street NW on the West; it is one block northeast of Lafayette Park.
~980 ftNE
Street
K Street, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • K Street is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous lobbyists and advocacy groups.
~1180 ftSW
Queen Anne architecture
National Savings and Trust Company, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Savings and Trust Company is a historic bank building located at the corner of New York Avenue and 15th Street, NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~700 ftS
Church
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church. The church was formed in 1859-60 but traces its roots to 1803 as the F Street Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and another congregation founded in 1820 on its current site, the Second Presbyterian Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Franklin Square?

Nearby attractions include Almas Temple, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Planet Word, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Champlain Apartment Building, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Franklin Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Franklin Square:

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (2 min walk)
Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (8 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (18 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (20 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (32 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (37 min walk)