Blair House, Washington D.C.

Name: Blair House
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#80 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Blair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The President's Guest House has been called "the world's most exclusive hotel" because it is primarily used as a state guest house to host visiting dignitaries and other guests of the president. Parts of the historic complex have been used for an official residence since the 1940s. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1989 (35 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureFloors: 4Coordinates: 38°53'56"N, 77°2'19"W

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

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Day trips

Blair House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Lafayette Square, Renwick Gallery, North Lawn.

~740 ftSE
Iconic home of America's president
White House, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The White House, the iconic residence and workplace of the President of the United States, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C. Not only does it serve as the official seat of presidential power, but it also stands as a living museum of American...
~600 ftE
Park
Lafayette Square, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Lafayette Square is a prominent public park located just north of the White House in Washington D.C., United States. This seven-acre park serves as a national stage for democracy and dissent, a green oasis in the heart of the nation's capital, and a living link...
~150 ftW
Small shop for handmade jewelry and gifts
Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The Renwick Gallery is a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, located in Washington, D.C. and focuses on American craft and decorative arts from the 19th to the 21st century.
~630 ftSE
Park
North Lawn, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The North Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue with a wide view of the mansion, and is screened by dense plantings on the east from East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west from West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
13 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.
~690 ftSE
Park, Palladian architecture
White House Rose Garden, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The White House Rose Garden is a garden bordering the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C. United States. The garden is approximately 125 feet long and 60 feet wide. It balances the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden on the east side of the White House Complex.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
10 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.
~1550 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Chase's Theater and Riggs Building, also known as the Keith-Albee Theater and the Keith-Albee Building, was a historic building located at 1426 G Street and 615-627 15th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the city's Downtown area.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lisner Auditorium, Washington D.C.
12 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 Blair House?

Nearby attractions include Peter Parker House, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), White House Conference Center, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Decatur House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Blair House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blair House:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (8 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (8 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (9 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (34 min walk)