Bryce Park, Washington D.C.

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

#460 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Park, Relax in park

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Bryce Park is an urban triangle park located in the District of Columbia neighborhood of Cathedral Heights; formed by the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. Wisconsin Ave. and Garfield St. NW. This 0.59 acre site is administered by the National Park Service as a part of Rock Creek Park, but is not contiguous with that park. Situated across Massachusetts Ave, NW from the Washington National Cathedral, the park provides pathways and benches for area pedestrians. ()

Elevation: 354 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°55'40"N, 77°4'22"W

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Northwest Washington (Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens)Washington D.C. United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Washington National Cathedral, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Khalil Gibran Memorial, St. Alban's Episcopal Church.

~1200 ftNE
Gothic-style church with music and views
Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
6 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...
~1140 ftNE
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
6 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 miSE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
~620 ftN
Church
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
4 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.
~1560 ftSE
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.9 miNE
Library
Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C.
23 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 miS
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Holy Rood Cemetery is located at 2126 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. at the southern end of Glover Park, adjacent to Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It is at one of the highest elevations in the city and has memorable views.
~660 ftE
Church
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.
4 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.
0.6 miE
Park
Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.
17 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.
0.5 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The United States Naval Observatory is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense.
0.5 miSE
Palace, Queen Anne architecture
Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States. Located on the northeast grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. the house was built in 1893 for the observatory superintendent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bryce Park?

Nearby attractions include Alban Towers, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Massachusetts Heights, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to Bryce Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bryce Park:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (24 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (29 min walk)

Bus

South Campus • Lines: White Route (29 min walk)
Bus Loading (29 min walk)