Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.

Name: Dumbarton Oaks
Address: 1703 32nd St NW, Washington D.C., 20007-2961, United States
Telephone: +1 202-339-6410

#67 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of wealthy U.S. diplomat Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°54'51"N, 77°3'50"W

Address

1703 32nd St NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. 20007-2961 United States

Contact

+1 202-339-6410

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Day trips

Dumbarton Oaks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, Islamic Center of Washington, Khalil Gibran Memorial, Oak Hill Cemetery.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
17 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.
0.4 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Islamic Center of Washington, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
~1880 ftE
Cemetery
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a rural cemetery.
~570 ftE
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
3 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.
~970 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Tudor Place is a Federal-style mansion in Washington, D.C. that was originally the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington.
0.5 miE
Park
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, informally called the Rock Creek Parkway, is a parkway maintained by the National Park Service as part of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
~330 ftE
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Dumbarton Oaks Park is a public park, located in the 3100 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. Access is via Lovers' Lane from R Street, east of 32nd Street. It is located near Dumbarton Oaks, Montrose Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. It is part of the Georgetown Historic District.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Lyon's Mill Footbridge, also called the Devil's Chair Footbridge, is a concrete footbridge across Rock Creek in Washington, DC. It was completed in 1934. The eastern abutment is a remnant of the original Lyon's Mill on the site.
~680 ftSW
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody.
0.4 miNW
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Holy Rood Cemetery is located at 2126 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. at the southern end of Glover Park, adjacent to Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It is at one of the highest elevations in the city and has memorable views.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dumbarton Oaks open?

Dumbarton Oaks is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dumbarton Oaks?

Nearby attractions include Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Montrose Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Dumbarton Oaks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dumbarton Oaks:

Metro

Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (25 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (29 min walk)

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (30 min walk)