Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C.

Name: Court of Neptune Fountain
Address: 100 First St SE, Washington D.C., United States

#119 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

The Court of Neptune Fountain is a group of bronze sculptures made by Roland Hinton Perry in 1897–98. Jerome Connor may have assisted in their manufacture. ()

Completed: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'19"N, 77°0'21"W

Address

100 First St SENorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Court of Neptune Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, Statue of Freedom, United States Capitol Visitor Center, Eastern Market.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Court of Neptune Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Library of Congress, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), American Folklife Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Court of Neptune Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Court of Neptune Fountain:

Train

U.S. Capitol (5 min walk)
Dirksen (7 min walk)

Metro

Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (15 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (15 min walk)
Greyhound (18 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (21 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (26 min walk)