Southwest Waterfront, Washington D.C.

Name: Southwest Waterfront
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#728 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The Southwest Waterfront is a mostly residential neighborhood in Southwest Washington, D.C. The Southwest quadrant is the smallest of Washington's four quadrants, and the Southwest Waterfront is one of only two residential neighborhoods in the quadrant; the other is Bellevue, which, being east of the Anacostia River, is frequently, if mistakenly, regarded as being in Southeast. For that reason, many residents of Southwest Waterfront will refer to themselves as living in "Southwest." ()

Coordinates: 38°52'40"N, 77°1'4"W

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Southwest Washington (Southwest - Waterfront)Washington D.C. United States

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Southwest Waterfront – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nationals Park, East Potomac Park Golf Course, St. Dominic Church, Maine Avenue Fish Market.

0.6 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Nationals Park is the premier destination for baseball enthusiasts and event-goers in Washington, D.C., United States. As the home of the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, this state-of-the-art stadium offers an exceptional...
0.7 miSW
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
0.4 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Dominic Church, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • St. Dominic Church, a beacon of faith nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is an architectural and spiritual landmark that invites visitors to step into a space of serenity and history. This Roman Catholic church, located on the corner of 6th Street and E Street...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Maine Avenue Fish Market, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Maine Avenue Fish Market also known as the Fish Wharf, or simply, the Wharf, is an open-air seafood market in Southwest Washington, D.C. a local landmark and one of the few that remain on the east coast of the United States.
0.7 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • 38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people. Previously, D.C.
0.5 miW
Waterfront
The Wharf, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Wharf is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. It contains the city's historic Maine Avenue Fish Market, hotels, residential buildings, restaurants, shops, parks, piers, docks and marinas, and live music venues.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Titanic Memorial is a granite statue in southwest Washington, D.C. that honors the men who gave their lives so that women and children might be saved during the RMS Titanic disaster.
0.4 miE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Randall Pool, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Randall Junior High School is an historic building at 65 I Street, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
~1200 ftSW
Waterfront
Thomas Law House, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Thomas Law House was constructed between 1794 and 1796 near present-day 6th and N Streets, Southwest in Washington, D.C. The builder was a syndicate headed by James Greenleaf, an early land speculator in the District of Columbia.
~1390 ftS
Waterfront, Georgian architecture
Wheat Row, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Wheat Row is a row of four Late Georgian style townhouses located at 1315, 1317, 1319, and 1321 4th Street SW in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
~640 ftNE
Library
Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Southwest Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 900 Wesley Place SW.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Southwest Waterfront?

Nearby attractions include Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Town Center East, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Arena Stage, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Thomas Law House, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Southwest Waterfront by public transport?

The nearest stations to Southwest Waterfront:

Metro

Waterfront • Lines: Gr (3 min walk)
Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (14 min walk)

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (6 min walk)
M St SE & 4th St SE • Lines: V4 (24 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (15 min walk)
Rayburn (20 min walk)