West End, Washington D.C.

Name: West End
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#893 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The West End is a neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., bounded by K Street NW to the south, Rock Creek Park to the west and north, and New Hampshire Avenue NW and 23rd Street NW to the east. The West End is so named because it was the westernmost part of the original L'Enfant Plan for the city of Washington, before the annexation of Georgetown. It is home to the embassies of Spain and Qatar as well as the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. The George Washington University and George Washington University Hospital are on the edge of the West End, at Washington Circle. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'26"N, 77°2'59"W

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Northwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

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West End – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Philip Sheridan.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1790 ftNE
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~1480 ftE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~1880 ftN
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~1490 ftE
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1110 ftN
Monuments and statues
Taras Shevchenko Statue, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Taras Shevchenko Memorial is a bronze statue and stone relief-adorned wall located on the 2200 block of P Street NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of many monuments in Washington, D.C. that honor foreign heroes who symbolize freedom in their native countries.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1430 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1680 ftS
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
~1410 ftN
Romanesque architecture, Bridge
Dumbarton Bridge, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Dumbarton Bridge, also known as the Q Street Bridge and the Buffalo Bridge, is a historic masonry arch bridge in Washington, D.C.
~1900 ftN
Park
Sheridan Circle, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Sheridan Circle is a traffic circle in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Embassy Row. A number of embassies ring Sheridan Circle, including the former Turkish chancery, and the Romanian embassy on the southern side, and the Embassy of Pakistan to the northwest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West End?

Nearby attractions include P Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Embassy Gulf Service Station, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Spencer Carriage House and Stable, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Bridge near P Street, Washington D.C. (6 min walk).

How to get to West End by public transport?

The nearest stations to West End:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (10 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (12 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (13 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (18 min walk)