The Palisades, Washington D.C.

Name: The Palisades
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#1056 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Palisades, or simply Palisades, is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River, running roughly from the edge of the Georgetown University campus to the D.C.-Maryland boundary. MacArthur Boulevard is the main thoroughfare that passes through the Palisades. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'48"N, 77°6'13"W

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

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The Palisades – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bender Arena, Chain Bridge, Kreeger Museum, Fletcher's Cove.

0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bender Arena, Washington D.C.
24 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.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Chain Bridge, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Chain Bridge is a viaduct which crosses the Potomac River at Little Falls in Washington, D.C. The steel girder bridge carries close to 22,000 cars a day. It connects Washington with affluent sections of Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia. On the Washington side, the bridge connects with Canal Road.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
25 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.
0.8 miS
Park, Shopping, Trail
Fletcher's Cove, Washington D.C.
20 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.
0.9 miSE
Library
Palisades Library, Washington D.C.
23 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.
1.1 miNE
Park
Ward Circle, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • Ward Circle is a traffic circle at the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues in Northwest, Washington, D.C. The circle, totaling 30,243 sq ft, is owned and administered by the National Park Service through its Rock Creek Park unit.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Washington Aqueduct, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Washington Aqueduct is an aqueduct that provides the public water supply system serving Washington, D.C. and parts of its suburbs.
1.3 miE
Park
Glover-Archbold Park, Washington D.C.
32 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.
1.2 miSE
Church
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
30 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.
0.4 miE
Park
Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C.
11 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.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
American University Museum, Washington D.C.
29 min walk • The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Palisades?

Nearby attractions include Dr. Franklin E. Kameny House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Potomac Heights, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), Chain Bridge, Washington D.C. (15 min walk).

How to get to The Palisades by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Palisades:

Bus

South Campus • Lines: White Route (20 min walk)
Military Road at N Old Glebe Rd • Lines: 53A, 53B (28 min walk)