Logan Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Logan Circle
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#723 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Logan Circle is a traffic circle park, neighborhood, and historic district in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The primarily residential neighborhood includes two historic districts, properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and sites designated D.C. Historic Landmarks. Vermont Avenue NW, Rhode Island Avenue NW, 13th Street NW, and P Street NW meet at the circle. An equestrian statue of Major General John A. Logan stands at its center. It is the only major circle downtown that remains entirely residential. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°54'35"N, 77°1'31"W

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Northwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Logan Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, Halo, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.4 miW
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1880 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
~1190 ftW
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1270 ftW
Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture
Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. The monument is located in the center of Thomas Circle, on the border of the downtown and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
0.4 miS
Street
K Street, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • K Street is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous lobbyists and advocacy groups.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1540 ftW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
~600 ftSE
Shopping, Gothic Revival architecture, Market
O Street Market, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • O Street Market, also known as Northern Market, is a historic structure located at 1400 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miSE
Church, Modernist architecture
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. is a congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church, a Protestant Christian denomination catering to LGBT people, located in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Logan Circle?

Nearby attractions include Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), O Street Market, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Shaw, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Logan Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Logan Circle:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (9 min walk)
Mount Vernon Square • Lines: Gr, Yl (9 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (29 min walk)
BoltBus (32 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (34 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (34 min walk)
Hart (42 min walk)