Saint Anselm's Abbey, Washington D.C.

Name: Saint Anselm's Abbey
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#785 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

St. Anselm's Abbey is a Benedictine Abbey located at 4501 South Dakota Avenue, N.E. in Washington, D.C. It operates the boys' middle and high school St. Anselm's Abbey School, which was ranked by the Washington Post as the most challenging in Washington, D.C. and as the most challenging private high school in the U.S. ()

Coordinates: 38°56'45"N, 76°59'6"W

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Northeast Washington (Michigan Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Saint Anselm's Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Monastery, Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge.

1.2 miSW
Nation’s largest Roman Catholic church
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
31 min walk • The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a large Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located in Washington, D.C. United States, on 400 Michigan Avenue NE adjacent the Catholic University of America.
0.6 miS
Peaceful public garden with weekly tours
Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is a Franciscan complex at 14th and Quincy Streets in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C.
1.2 miSW
Church
Our Mother of Africa Chapel, Washington D.C.
31 min walk • The Our Mother of Africa Chapel is a shrine housed in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It was built in the 1990s after a fundraising appeal sponsored by the National Black Catholic Congress, and was dedicated in 1997.
1 miSW
Bridge
Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, also known as the Michigan Avenue Bridge, carries Michigan Avenue over the CSX and Metrorail railroad tracks. The Brookland-CUA Metro Station is located below the bridge as well. It lies in the University Heights neighborhood in the northeastern part of Washington, D.C.
1 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Brooks Mansion, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Brooks Mansion is a Greek Revival plantation house and Category II Landmark. It is located at 901 Newton Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood, next to the Brookland–CUA.
0.8 miSW
Theater
Newton Theater, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Newton Theater is located at 3601 12th Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. in the Brookland neighborhood. The Art Deco building was designed by John Jacob Zink and opened on July 29, 1937.
1 miS
Neighbourhood
Brookland, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Brookland is a neighborhood located in the Northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. It is best known for its numerous Catholic institutions, including schools, religious communities, shrines, institutes, and other organizations built and based around the Catholic University of America.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Saint John Paul II National Shrine, Washington D.C.
29 min walk • The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a national shrine in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. It is a place of prayer for Catholics and welcomes people of all faiths.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
American Poetry Museum, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • The American Poetry Museum is a museum dedicated to American poetry, located in Brookland, Washington, D.C. United States. The museum was founded in 2004. As well as a traditional museum role, APM also provides a community meeting place.
~450 ftNW
Neighbourhood
North Michigan Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • North Michigan Park is a neighborhood located in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. North Michigan Park is contained between Eastern Avenue N.E. to the east, Gallatin Street N.E. to the north, Michigan Avenue N.E. to the south, and South Dakota Avenue N.E. to the west.
1 miNW
Library
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • The Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Queens Chapel neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Anselm's Abbey?

Nearby attractions include North Michigan Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Michigan Park, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Franciscan Monastery, Washington D.C. (15 min walk), Riggs Park, Washington D.C. (19 min walk).

How to get to Saint Anselm's Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Anselm's Abbey:

Bus

J • Lines: E4 (25 min walk)
H • Lines: F6, K2 (25 min walk)

Metro

Brookland–CUA • Lines: Rd (26 min walk)
Fort Totten • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (27 min walk)