Scott Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Scott Circle
Address: 1900 L Street, Suite 705, Washington D.C., United States

#206 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

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Scott Circle is an area in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that is centred on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street, N.W. Originally a neighbourhood recreational area, unlike Dupont Circle where political demonstrations are sometimes held, Scott has lost all social uses except as the location for public memorials. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 69 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'26"N, 77°2'11"W

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1900 L Street, Suite 705Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Scott Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halo, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Foundry United Methodist Church, Charles Sumner School.

~1260 ftNE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1090 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~1060 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
~630 ftSW
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
~1390 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. The monument is located in the center of Thomas Circle, on the border of the downtown and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
~1230 ftE
Park
Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Thomas Circle is a traffic circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW. It is named for George Henry Thomas, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
~230 ftE
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Samuel Hahnemann Monument, also known as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, is a public artwork dedicated to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. It is located on the east side of Scott Circle, a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~950 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Reformed Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Grace Reformed Church is a historic church building in Northwest, Washington, D.C. A notable member was Theodore Roosevelt, who regularly attended services there during his term as United States president.
~1510 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
8 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.
~1140 ftN
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~0 ftN
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors career military officer Winfield Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scott Circle?

Nearby attractions include Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Daniel Webster Memorial, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Brodhead-Bell-Morton Mansion, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Scott Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scott Circle:

Metro

Farragut North • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (11 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (14 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (20 min walk)