Downtown, Washington D.C.

Name: Downtown
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#674 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Downtown is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., as well as a colloquial name for the central business district in the northwest quadrant of the city. It is the fourth largest central business district in the United States. Historically, the Downtown has been defined as an area east of 16th Street NW, north of the National Mall and US Capitol complex, and south of Massachusetts Avenue, including the Penn Quarter. However, the city says that most residents, workers, and visitors think of Downtown in a broader sense—including areas as far north as Dupont Circle, the Golden Triangle, as far west as Foggy Bottom, and as far east as Capitol Hill. A small portion of this area is known as the Downtown Historic District and was listed on the NRHP in 2001. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'2"N, 77°1'44"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Downtown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford's Theatre, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Madame Tussauds DC.

~1660 ftSE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~200 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C. is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
~1350 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~1460 ftS
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.
~340 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Planet Word, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, D.C. in October 2020. The museum is described as "The museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English Language, how children learn...
~1220 ftN
Street
K Street, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • K Street is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous lobbyists and advocacy groups.
~1560 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.
~650 ftW
Church
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church. The church was formed in 1859-60 but traces its roots to 1803 as the F Street Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and another congregation founded in 1820 on its current site, the Second Presbyterian Church.
~1070 ftSE
Beaux-Arts architecture, Neoclassical architecture
McLachlen Building, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The McLachlen Building is a historic structure located in Downtown Washington, D.C. It has been listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites since 1985, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Planet Word, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Franklin Square, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Downtown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (5 min walk)
McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (21 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (21 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (29 min walk)
Russell (33 min walk)