Foggy Bottom, Washington D.C.

Name: Foggy Bottom
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#668 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Foggy Bottom is one of the oldest late 18th- and 19th-century neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., located west of the White House and downtown Washington, in the Northwest quadrant. It is bounded roughly by 17th Street NW to the east, Rock Creek Parkway to the west, Constitution Avenue NW to the south, and Pennsylvania Avenue NW to the north. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°54'7"N, 77°3'9"W

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Northwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Foggy Bottom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

0.8 miNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
15 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.
0.5 miS
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
~1700 ftSW
Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D.
0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
15 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~730 ftE
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
~660 ftE
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1140 ftE
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • H.B. Burns Memorial Building, also known as Medical Faculty Associates, is a building on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as The Keystone.
~450 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.
~1840 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Lisner Auditorium is a performance venue sited on the Foggy Bottom campus of The George Washington University, at 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Foggy Bottom?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Paul's, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Washington Circle, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Foggy Bottom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Foggy Bottom:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)

Bus

21st St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (13 min walk)