South Lawn, Washington D.C.

Name: South Lawn
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#253 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., is directly south of the house and is bordered on the east by East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, on the west by West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building, and along its curved southern perimeter by South Executive Drive and a large circular public lawn called The Ellipse. Since the address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, and the North Lawn faces Pennsylvania Avenue, the South Lawn is sometimes described as the back lawn of the White House. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°53'46"N, 77°2'12"W

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

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South Lawn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Zero Milestone, Ford's Theatre, National Sylvan Theater.

~580 ftN
Iconic home of America's president
White House, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The White House, the iconic residence and workplace of the President of the United States, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C. Not only does it serve as the official seat of presidential power, but it also stands as a living museum of American...
~360 ftS
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
0.6 miE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
National Sylvan Theater, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C. USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, about 450 feet southeast of the Washington Monument.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~70 ftS
Historic park offering White House tours
President's Park, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • President's Park, located in Downtown Washington, D.C. encompasses the White House and includes the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Treasury Building, and grounds; the White House Visitor Center; Lafayette Square; and The Ellipse.
~390 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~1810 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
9 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.
0.4 miE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
~510 ftN
Tree
White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House.
~1730 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Lawn?

Nearby attractions include President's Park, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), White House vegetable garden, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Zero Milestone, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to South Lawn by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Lawn:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (14 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (12 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (29 min walk)