Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.

Name: Exorcist Steps
Address: 3600 Prospect St NW, Washington D.C., 20007, United States
Telephone: (202) 789-7000

#203 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Exorcist steps, which used to be called the "Hitchcock steps," are concrete stairs, continuing 36th Street, descending from the corner of Prospect St and 36th St NW, down to a small parking lot, set back from the intersection of M Street NW, Canal Rd NW, and Whitehurst Freeway NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., famous for being featured in the 1973 film The Exorcist. The steps were built in 1895 during construction of the adjacent Capital Traction Company Barn for cable cars, serving as a lightwell and public right of way. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'20"N, 77°4'13"W

Address

3600 Prospect St NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. 20007 United States

Contact

(202) 789-7000

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Day trips

Exorcist Steps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Old Stone House, Key Bridge.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
11 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.
~1400 ftNW
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C. United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation.
~1280 ftS
Bridge
Key Bridge, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Francis Scott Key Bridge, more commonly known as the Key Bridge, is a six-lane reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S.
~970 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
~370 ftNW
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
11 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~620 ftN
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~1930 ftNE
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
0.4 miSE
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park completed in Washington, DC in the fall of 2011. Part of the Georgetown Historic District, the park stretches along the banks of the Potomac River from 31st Street, NW to the Key Bridge.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Exorcist Steps?

Nearby attractions include Georgetown Car Barn, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Potomac Boat Club, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Exorcist Steps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Exorcist Steps:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (12 min walk)
FlixBus Rosslyn • Lines: 2601 (16 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (29 min walk)