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Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.

#17 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.

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Alternative names: Built: 1906 (118 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 38°55'51"N, 77°4'14"W
Address

3101 Wisconsin Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Woodley Park)Washington D.C. 20016-5000 United States

Contact
+1 202-537-6207
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Admission $12 adult; $8 for seniors, children 5–17, students, teachers, and military; Sundays free

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Washington National Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Hallows Guild Carousel, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Cleveland Park Library.

  • all hallows guild carousel washington d c~120 ftSE
    Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park

    All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.

    1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...

  • st albans episcopal church washington d c~700 ftSW
    Church

    St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.

    4 min walk • St. Alban's Parish is an Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. It was founded by Phoebe Pemberton Morris Nourse, who bequeathed $35 to establish the church.

  • st nicholas cathedral washington d c0.4 miS
    Church

    St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.

    11 min walk • St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C. is the primatial cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America and the seat of Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church in America.

  • cleveland park library washington d c0.7 miE
    Library

    Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C.

    19 min walk • The Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW. A library building opened on the site in 1953 and was replaced in 2018 by a larger facility that was built at a cost of $19.7 million.

  • cathedral mansions apartment buildings washington d c0.8 miE
    Neoclassical architecture

    Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings, Washington D.C.

    21 min walk • The Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings are historic structures located at 2900, 3000, and 3100 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

  • saint sophia cathedral washington d c~1240 ftS
    Church

    Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.

    6 min walk • Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded as a church in 1904 to serve the Greek Orthodox residents of the District of Columbia. In 1962, the church was elevated to a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of America in New York City and serves as his cathedral in Washington.

  • woodley mansion washington d c0.5 miE
    Park

    Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.

    13 min walk • Woodley is a Federal-style hilltop house in Washington, D.C. constructed in 1801. It has served as the home to Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren, and Henry L. Stimson, and is now the home of the Maret School. When originally built, it was based on the Woodley Lodge in Reading, England.

  • uptown theater washington d c0.7 miNE
    Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema

    Uptown Theater, Washington D.C.

    18 min walk • The Uptown Theater, known as The Uptown, was a single-screen movie theater in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1936, it hosted the world premieres of such movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park. It closed in March 2020.

  • united states naval observatory washington d c0.7 miS
    Observatories and planetariums

    United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.

    17 min walk • The United States Naval Observatory is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense.

  • number one observatory circle washington d c0.6 miSE
    Palace, Queen Anne architecture

    Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.

    16 min walk • Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. the house was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent.

  • bryce park washington d c~1200 ftSW
    Park

    Bryce Park, Washington D.C.

    6 min walk • Bryce Park is an urban triangle park located in the District of Columbia neighborhood of Cathedral Heights; formed by the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. Wisconsin Ave. and Garfield St. NW. This 0.59 acre site is administered by the National Park Service as a part of Rock Creek Park, but is not contiguous with that park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington National Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Alban Towers, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Bryce Park, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Washington National Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington National Cathedral:

Metro
  • Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (19 min walk)
  • Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (26 min walk)

Bus
  • Bus Loading (25 min walk)
  • South Campus • Lines: White Route (29 min walk)

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