Burr Gymnasium, Washington D.C.

Name: Burr Gymnasium
Address: 2801 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C., United States

#1088 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

Burr Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C., which opened in 1963. It is home to the Howard University Bison men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It is named after John Harold Burr Jr. chairman of the physical education department from 1923 to 1958. It has a seating capacity of 2,700. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'33"N, 77°1'21"W

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2801 Georgia Avenue NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Howard University)Washington D.C. United States

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Burr Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial.

0.7 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
0.6 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
0.7 miS
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~1600 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
McMillan Reservoir, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The McMillan Reservoir is a reservoir in Washington, D.C. that supplies the majority of the city's municipal water. It was originally called the Howard University Reservoir or the Washington City Reservoir, and was completed in 1902 by the U.S.
0.4 miS
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.5 miSW
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
GALA Hispanic Theatre, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • GALA Hispanic Theatre is a theater located at 3333 14th St NW in Washington, D.C. It hosts plays in Spanish and English, as well as dance, music, poetry, spoken word, art and films.
~1550 ftSE
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Founders Library in Washington, D.C. is the main library at Howard University. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as the iconic symbol of the university.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
McMillan Fountain, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The McMillan Fountain is a public artwork by American artist Herbert Adams located on the McMillan Reservoir grounds. The fountain, completed in 1912 and dedicated in October 1919, consists of a sculptural group of the Three Graces placed upon a pink granite base.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burr Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Howard Hall, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Pleasant Plains, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Founders Library, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to Burr Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burr Gymnasium:

Metro

Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (15 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (17 min walk)