Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, Washington D.C.

Name: Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#397 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge conveys Pennsylvania Avenue across Rock Creek and the adjoining Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, between the neighborhoods of Georgetown and Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Avenue terminates at M Street immediately west of the bridge. ()

Opened: 1860 (164 years ago)Width: 73 ftHeight: 40 ftCoordinates: 38°54'18"N, 77°3'25"W

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

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Day trips

Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, Old Stone House, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

~1520 ftSW
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
~1570 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
8 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.
~1000 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
5 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.
~1980 ftS
Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D.
~1550 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
8 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~700 ftN
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
0.4 miSE
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Dumbarton House, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Dumbarton House is a Federal style house located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was completed around 1800. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury.
0.4 miSW
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
10 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.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1310 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge?

Nearby attractions include M Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), L Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), John Stoddert Haw House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Isaac Owens House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (12 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (21 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (20 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (20 min walk)