Massachusetts Heights, Washington D.C.

Name: Massachusetts Heights
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#539 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Massachusetts Heights is a small neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC, dominated by the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'32"N, 77°4'14"W

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

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Massachusetts Heights – 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.

~1900 ftN
Gothic-style church with music and views
Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C.
10 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...
~1790 ftN
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
9 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...
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
16 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".
~1590 ftN
Church
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
8 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.
~540 ftSE
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
3 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.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
14 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 ftN
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 miNE
Park
Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.
15 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.
~1790 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1740 ftSE
Palace, Queen Anne architecture
Number One Observatory Circle, Washington D.C.
9 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.
~1060 ftNW
Park
Bryce Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Heights?

Nearby attractions include St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Bryce Park, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Alban Towers, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to Massachusetts Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Heights:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (24 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (25 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (28 min walk)
South Campus • Lines: White Route (33 min walk)