Sixth & I, Washington D.C.

Name: Sixth & I
Address: 600 I St NW, Washington D.C., 20001-3736, United States
Telephone: +1 202-408-3100

#310 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture, Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is a non-denominational, non-membership, non-traditional Jewish synagogue located at the corner of Sixth Street and I Street, NW in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is one of the oldest synagogues in the city. In addition to hosting religious services for different Jewish denominations, the synagogue hosts many lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions for the general public. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1908 (116 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revival, Byzantine revivalCoordinates: 38°54'2"N, 77°1'13"W

Address

600 I St NWNorthwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. 20001-3736 United States

Contact

+1 202-408-3100

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Day trips

Sixth & I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Building Museum, Friendship Archway.

~1210 ftSW
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~1380 ftSW
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~1280 ftSE
Architecture and engineering exhibits
National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The National Building Museum stands as a majestic architectural treasure in the heart of Washington D.C., a mere stone's throw from the United States Capitol. Housed in a grand structure that once served as the Pension Building, this museum is dedicated to exploring...
~510 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Friendship Archway, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Friendship Archway is a paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of the largest ceremonial arches outside of China.
~930 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro.
~1790 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
~1180 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~770 ftSW
Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Calvary Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Alliance of Baptists, the District ...
~1060 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historical Society of Washington, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal Washington History.
~1110 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.
~1210 ftSW
Museum
Archives of American Art, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Archives of American Art is the largest collection of primary resources documenting the history of the visual arts in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sixth & I open?

Sixth & I is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sixth & I?

Nearby attractions include Chinatown, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Friendship Archway, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Milian Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), German-American Heritage Museum of the USA, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Sixth & I by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sixth & I:

Metro

Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (5 min walk)
Mount Vernon Square • Lines: Gr, Yl (9 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (19 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (19 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (21 min walk)
Russell (23 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (22 min walk)
H Street & 5th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (29 min walk)