Foxhall, Washington D.C.

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

#837 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Foxhall, also known as Foxhall Village, is a neighborhood in northwestern Washington, D.C., bordered by Reservoir Road on the north side, Foxhall Road on the west, Glover-Archbold Park on the east, and P Street NW on the south. The first homes were constructed along Reservoir Road and Greenwich Park Way in the mid-1920s. By the end of December, 1927, some 150 homes had been erected, and the community given the name of Foxhall Village. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'24"N, 77°5'32"W

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Northwest Washington (Foxhall-Palisades)Washington D.C. United States

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

Nearby attractions include: All Hallows Guild Carousel, Bender Arena, Kreeger Museum, Fletcher's Cove.

1.3 miNE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bender Arena, Washington D.C.
26 min walk • Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
~1080 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Kreeger Museum is a modern and contemporary art museum located in Washington D.C. It is located in the former home of David Lloyd Kreeger and Carmen Kreeger. The Kreegers were highly involved in the Washington, DC arts and cultural community.
0.6 miSW
Park, Shopping, Trail
Fletcher's Cove, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Fletcher's Cove is a park and recreation area owned and managed by National Park Service, located at 4940 Canal Road, Washington, D.C. 20007, between Chain and Key Bridges, part of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
0.4 miSW
Library
Palisades Library, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Palisades Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 4901 V Street NW.
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Georgetown Reservoir, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Georgetown Reservoir is a reservoir that provides water to the District of Columbia. Part of the city’s water supply and treatment infrastructure, it is located in the Palisades neighborhood, approximately two miles downstream from the Maryland–D.C. boundary.
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Castle Gatehouse, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Castle Gatehouse, Washington Aqueduct is a pumping station at the Georgetown Reservoir on the Washington Aqueduct in The Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and contributes to the Washington Aqueduct National Historic Landmark.
0.5 miE
Park
Glover-Archbold Park, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Glover Archbold Park is a 183-acre, frequently-used, quasi-natural, stream-valley park in Northwest, Washington, D.C. on the western edge of Georgetown University and the Burleith-Hillandale, Glover Park, McLean Gardens, and Westchester neighborhoods.
0.5 miS
Church
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • St. Patrick's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
1 miNE
Synagogue
Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • Washington Hebrew Congregation is a Reform Jewish synagogue in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
0.5 miNW
Park
Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Battery Kemble Park is a park in Northwest Washington D.C. administered by the National Park Service. Battery Kemble was a Union Army defensive site during the Civil War.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Foxhall?

Nearby attractions include Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Palisades Library, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (13 min walk), Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C. (14 min walk).

How to get to Foxhall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Foxhall:

Bus

South Campus • Lines: White Route (22 min walk)
Military Road at Beechwood Cir • Lines: 53A, 53B (36 min walk)