Olympics Grounds, Washington D.C.

#1107 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Sport venue, Sport

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Olympics Grounds was a baseball grounds located in Washington, D.C. It was home to the Washington Olympics of the National Association in 1871–1872 and home to the short-lived Washington clubs of 1873 and 1875, including the Washington Blue Legs. It is considered a major league ballpark by those who count the NA as a major league. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'52"N, 77°2'15"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Olympics Grounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Halo, House of the Temple, Foundry United Methodist Church.

~1660 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.4 miSE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~390 ftSE
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
~1620 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Foundry United Methodist Church is a historic congregation of the United Methodist Church, located on 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. and founded in 1814.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994.
~440 ftNW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1960 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~160 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~1570 ftS
Park
Stead Park, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Stead Park is a 1.5-acre municipal park located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are Stead Recreation Center, located at 1625 P Street NW; a lighted basketball court; an athletic field with a 60-foot baseball diamond; and a playground.
~1470 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~1740 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Olympics Grounds?

Nearby attractions include Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Sixteenth Street Historic District, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), House of the Temple, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), 16th Street NW, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Olympics Grounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympics Grounds:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (12 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (17 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (24 min walk)