Cleveland Park, Washington D.C.

Name: Cleveland Park
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#751 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Neighbourhood, Queen Anne architecture

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Cleveland Park is a residential neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. It is located at 38°56′11″N 77°3′58″W and bounded approximately by Rock Creek Park to the east, Wisconsin and Idaho Avenues to the west, Klingle and Woodley Roads to the south, and Rodman and Tilden Streets to the north. Its main commercial corridor lies along Connecticut Avenue NW, where the eponymous Cleveland Park station of the Washington Metro's Red Line can be found; another commercial corridor lies along Wisconsin Avenue. The neighborhood is known for its many late 19th century homes and the historic Art Deco Uptown Theater. It is also home to the William L. Slayton House and the Park and Shop, built in 1930 and one of the earliest strip malls. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°56'10"N, 77°3'51"W

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Northwest Washington (Cleveland Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Cleveland Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Hillwood Estate, St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

0.5 miSW
Gothic-style church with music and views
Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Washington National Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, stands as a beacon of spiritual grandeur in the nation's capital, Washington D.C. This majestic church, an impressive example of neo-Gothic architecture, serves not...
0.5 miSW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
13 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...
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hillwood Estate, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C. United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs.
0.6 miSW
Church
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • St. Alban's Parish is an Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. It was founded by Phoebe Pemberton Morris Nourse, who bequeathed $35 to establish the church.
0.8 miS
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C. is the primatial cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America and the seat of Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church in America.
0.4 miSE
Library
Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW. A library building opened on the site in 1953 and was replaced in 2018 by a larger facility that was built at a cost of $19.7 million.
0.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Northwest, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Northwest is the northwestern quadrant of Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States, and is located north of the National Mall and west of North Capitol Street.
0.6 miSE
Neoclassical architecture
Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings are historic structures located at 2900, 3000, and 3100 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.7 miSW
Church
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded as a church in 1904 to serve the Greek Orthodox residents of the District of Columbia. In 1962, the church was elevated to a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of America in New York City and serves as his cathedral in Washington.
~1950 ftE
Synagogue
Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Adas Israel, is located in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, It is the largest Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C. President Ulysses S. Grant, and acting Vice-President Thomas W.
0.5 miS
Park
Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Woodley is a Federal-style hilltop house in Washington, D.C. constructed in 1801. It has served as the home to Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren, and Henry L. Stimson, and is now the home of the Maret School. When originally built, it was based on the Woodley Lodge in Reading, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cleveland Park?

Nearby attractions include William L. Slayton House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Rosedale, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Sedgwick Gardens, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), The Causeway, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to Cleveland Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cleveland Park:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)
Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (14 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (18 min walk)