The George Washington University, Washington D.C.

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The George Washington University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Chartered in 1821 by the United States Congress, GWU is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 38°53'57"N, 77°2'47"W

Address

Northwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202 994 1000

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The George Washington University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Art Museum of the Americas, M Street.

0.5 miSW
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
~640 ftSE
Church, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, also known as Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory is a historic church in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
0.5 miSE
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.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.
~1110 ftNW
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • H.B. Burns Memorial Building, also known as Medical Faculty Associates, is a building on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as The Keystone.
~230 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~1080 ftE
Park
Edward R. Murrow Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Edward R. Murrow Park is a park located in Washington, D.C. at the corner of H Street NW and 18th Street NW. The National Park site is related to World War II, and is named after journalist Edward R. Murrow.
~330 ftE
Colonial revival architecture
Stockton Hall, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Stockton Hall is a building on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites in 1987 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
~1390 ftSE
Beaux-Arts architecture, Neoclassical architecture
United States General Services Administration Building, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The U.S. General Services Administration Building is a historic office building and the headquarters of General Services Administration located at Washington, D.C. It was built originally to house offices of the United States Department of the Interior.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The George Washington University?

Nearby attractions include Corcoran Hall, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Margaret Wetzel House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Stockton Hall, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to The George Washington University by public transport?

The nearest stations to The George Washington University:

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (4 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (6 min walk)

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)