George Washington University, Washington D.C.

Name: George Washington University
Address: 2121 I St NW Washington, Washington D.C., 20052-0086, United States
Telephone: +1 202-994-1000

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George Washington University, Washington D.C.

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The campus of the George Washington University, originated on College Hill, a site bounded by 14th Street, Columbia Road, 15th Street and Florida Avenue, NW in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. After relocating to the downtown financial district in the 1880s and then to Foggy Bottom in 1912, GW now has three campuses. Foggy Bottom is the location of the university's main campus in Washington, DC. Also in Washington's Foxhall neighborhood is the Mount Vernon Campus, formerly the Mount Vernon College for Women. Additionally, the George Washington University Virginia Campus is located in Ashburn, VA. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°54'9"N, 77°2'46"W

Address

2121 I St NW WashingtonNorthwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. 20052-0086 United States

Contact

+1 202-994-1000

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George Washington University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, M Street.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
16 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...
0.7 miSW
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
18 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.
~1660 ftS
Church, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Concordia German Evangelical Church and Rectory, also known as Concordia United Church of Christ and Rectory is a historic church in Northwest, Washington, D.C.
~1800 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1110 ftW
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall located at 1776 D Street NW, near the White House in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall.
~1160 ftW
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~730 ftW
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1160 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~1370 ftSE
Park
Edward R. Murrow Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Edward R. Murrow Park is a park located in Washington, D.C. at the corner of H Street NW and 18th Street NW. The National Park site is related to World War II, and is named after journalist Edward R. Murrow.
~1250 ftS
Colonial revival architecture
Stockton Hall, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Stockton Hall 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 in 1987 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Washington University?

Nearby attractions include Thaddeus Stevens School, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), George Washington University Art Galleries, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Washington Circle, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to George Washington University by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Washington University:

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (4 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)