Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Number One Observatory Circle
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#398 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.

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Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., the house was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent. The chief of naval operations liked the house so much that in 1923 he took over the house for himself. It remained the residence of the CNO until 1974, when Congress authorized its transformation to an official residence for the vice president, though a temporary one. It is still the "official temporary residence of the vice president of the United States" by law. The 1974 congressional authorization covered the cost of refurbishment and furnishing the house. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°55'23"N, 77°3'55"W

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Northwest Washington (Naval Observatory)Washington D.C. United States

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Number One Observatory Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Dumbarton Oaks, Islamic Center of Washington.

0.6 miNW
Gothic-style church with music and views
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Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
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0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
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0.6 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Islamic Center of Washington, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Islamic Center of Washington is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Washington, D.C. It is located on Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue just east of the bridge over Rock Creek.
~1470 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
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0.6 miS
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Montrose Park is a public park, owned by the federal government, located in the 3000 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. It is located between Dumbarton Oaks Park and Oak Hill Cemetery.
0.6 miNW
Church
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
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~1190 ftNW
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
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0.6 miS
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
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0.7 miS
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
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0.5 miSW
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Number One Observatory Circle?

Nearby attractions include United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Observatory Circle, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Observatory Circle, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Number One Observatory Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Number One Observatory Circle:

Metro

Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (19 min walk)
Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (24 min walk)

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Bus Loading (24 min walk)