Washington Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Washington Circle
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#284 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Street, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., United States. It is located on the border of the Foggy Bottom and West End neighborhoods, which is a part of the Ward 2 section in Washington. It is the intersection of 23rd Street, K Street, New Hampshire Avenue, and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. It borders many buildings of the George Washington University campus. The through lanes of K Street travel underneath the circle in a tunnel, while the service lanes intersect the circle. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'9"N, 77°3'0"W

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

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
18 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.
0.6 miSW
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
15 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.
0.7 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
18 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
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.
~110 ftSW
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~520 ftSE
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
3 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.
~860 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
5 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.
~1440 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
7 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.
~690 ftW
Church
Church of St. Paul's, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • St. Paul's Parish, K Street is a parish of the Episcopal Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. It is known for being one of the earlier Anglo-Catholic churches in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Circle?

Nearby attractions include American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), West End Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Church of St. Paul's, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Washington Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Circle:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (14 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (9 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (11 min walk)