McDonough Gymnasium, Washington D.C.

Name: McDonough Gymnasium
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#1079 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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McDonough Gymnasium, sometimes referred to as McDonough Arena when hosting a sports or entertainment event, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Officially known as McDonough Memorial Gymnasium, it opened in 1951 and can hold 2,200 spectators for sports events. ()

Opened: 8 December 1951 (72 years ago)Capacity: 2200Coordinates: 38°54'27"N, 77°4'39"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Georgetown Park, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Key Bridge, Statue of John Carroll.

0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
22 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.
~1150 ftE
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Key Bridge, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Francis Scott Key Bridge, more commonly known as the Key Bridge, is a six-lane reinforced concrete arch bridge conveying U.S.
~1470 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
~1940 ftE
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.8 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
22 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miE
View point
Exorcist Steps, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Exorcist steps, which used to be called the "Hitchcock steps," are concrete stairs, continuing 36th Street, descending from the corner of Prospect St and 36th St NW, down to a small parking lot, set back from the intersection of M Street NW, Canal Rd NW, and Whitehurst Freeway NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miE
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
0.6 miE
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.
0.4 miE
Tower, Romanesque revival architecture
Georgetown Car Barn, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Georgetown Car Barn, historically known as the Capital Traction Company Union Station, is a building in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McDonough Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Potomac Palisades Site, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Healy Hall, Washington D.C. (7 min walk).

How to get to McDonough Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to McDonough Gymnasium:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Oak St • Lines: 55 (16 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (23 min walk)
Court House • Lines: Or, Sv (32 min walk)