Executive Residence, Washington D.C.

Name: Executive Residence
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#77 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park, Palladian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Executive Residence is the central building of the White House complex located between the East Wing and West Wing. It is the most recognizable part of the complex, being the actual "house" part of the White House. This central building, first constructed from 1792 to 1800, is home to the president of the United States and the first family. The Executive Residence primarily occupies four floors: the Ground Floor, the State Floor, the Second Floor, and the Third Floor. A two-story sub-basement with mezzanine, created during the 1948–1952 Truman reconstruction, is used for HVAC and mechanical systems, storage, and service areas. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°53'52"N, 77°2'7"W

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

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Day trips

Executive Residence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Ford's Theatre, National Sylvan Theater.

~370 ftW
Iconic home of America's president
White House, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The White House, the iconic residence and workplace of the President of the United States, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C. Not only does it serve as the official seat of presidential power, but it also stands as a living museum of American...
~410 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the Statue of the Marquis de Lafayette stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between the United States and France. This bronze tribute to the French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War is a...
0.5 miE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
14 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.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
National Sylvan Theater, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C. USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, about 450 feet southeast of the Washington Monument.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
13 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.
~400 ftN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
Major General Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown.
~380 ftW
Park
North Lawn, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The North Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue with a wide view of the mansion, and is screened by dense plantings on the east from East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west from West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
0.7 miE
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Harman Center for the Arts is a complex consisting of the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. USA. SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007.
~1750 ftE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~370 ftSW
Tree
White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Executive Residence?

Nearby attractions include White House to Treasury Building tunnel, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), White House Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Executive Residence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Executive Residence:

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (8 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (10 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (14 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (30 min walk)