Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

Name: Georgetown University
Address: 37th and O Sts., Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-687-5055

#576 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789 as Georgetown College, the university has grown to comprise ten undergraduate and graduate schools, among which are the School of Foreign Service, School of Business, Medical School, Law School, and a campus in Qatar. The school's main campus, on a hill above the Potomac River, is identifiable by its flagship Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark. The school was founded in Jesuit tradition and is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States, though the majority of students are not Catholic. ()

Alternative names: Established: 23 January 1789 (236 years ago)Area: 104 acres (0.1625 mi²)Coordinates: 38°54'35"N, 77°4'25"W

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37th and O Sts.Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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+1 202-687-5055

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Georgetown University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Statue of John Carroll, Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
18 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.
~470 ftS
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
3 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.
~800 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1390 ftSE
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
7 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.
0.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
18 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1770 ftSE
View point
Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • 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.
~1320 ftSE
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
7 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.
0.5 miNE
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody.
~1830 ftE
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
9 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 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1860 ftSE
Tower, Romanesque revival architecture
Georgetown Car Barn, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Georgetown Car Barn, historically known as the Capital Traction Company Union Station, is a building in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Georgetown University?

Nearby attractions include Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Gaston Hall, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Healy Hall, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Georgetown University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Georgetown University:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (19 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (25 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (40 min walk)