Rock Creek, Washington D.C.

Name: Rock Creek
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#899 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Rock Creek is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River that empties into the Atlantic Ocean via the Chesapeake Bay. The 32.6-mile creek drains about 76.5 square miles. Its final quarter-mile is affected by tides. ()

Alternative names: Length: 32.6 miCoordinates: 38°54'11"N, 77°3'26"W

Address

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

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Day trips

Rock Creek – 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.

~950 ftSW
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
5 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...
~1680 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
9 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.
~1280 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~1220 ftS
Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~1600 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.
~1460 ftN
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
8 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.
~1990 ftE
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
~1820 ftW
Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1960 ftE
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1160 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~380 ftN
Bridge
L Street Bridge, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The L Street Bridge is a bridge carrying the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway over Rock Creek in Washington, D.C. It is the most downstream of three bridges where the Parkway switches from one side of the river to the other, the others being the bridge near P Street and the Shoreham Hill Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rock Creek?

Nearby attractions include K Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), L Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Washington Harbour, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Rock Creek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rock Creek:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (23 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (18 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (19 min walk)