Buzzard Point, Washington D.C.

#935 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Buzzard Point is an urbanized area located on the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in the southwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., United States. ()

Coordinates: 38°52'8"N, 77°0'40"W

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Southwest Washington (Southwest - Waterfront)Washington D.C. United States

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Buzzard Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nationals Park, East Potomac Park Golf Course, Audi Field, Titanic Memorial.

~1740 ftNE
Sport, Sport venue
Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Nationals Park is the premier destination for baseball enthusiasts and event-goers in Washington, D.C., United States. As the home of the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, this state-of-the-art stadium offers an exceptional...
0.9 miW
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
~490 ftW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • 38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people. Previously, D.C.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Titanic Memorial is a granite statue in southwest Washington, D.C. that honors the men who gave their lives so that women and children might be saved during the RMS Titanic disaster.
~1530 ftE
Bridge
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a through arch bridge that carries South Capitol Street over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
0.8 miNE
Harbor
Navy Yard, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Navy Yard, also known as Near Southeast, is a neighborhood on the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, D.C. Navy Yard is bounded by Interstate 695 to the north and east, South Capitol Street to the west, and the Anacostia River to the south.
0.8 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Randall Pool, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Randall Junior High School is an historic building at 65 I Street, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
0.6 miNW
Waterfront
Thomas Law House, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Thomas Law House was constructed between 1794 and 1796 near present-day 6th and N Streets, Southwest in Washington, D.C. The builder was a syndicate headed by James Greenleaf, an early land speculator in the District of Columbia.
0.9 miW
Place for sports and picnicking since 1917
East Potomac Park, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. United States. The island is between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and on it the park lies southeast of the Jefferson Memorial and the 14th Street Bridge.
0.5 miNW
Waterfront, Georgian architecture
Wheat Row, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Wheat Row is a row of four Late Georgian style townhouses located at 1315, 1317, 1319, and 1321 4th Street SW in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
0.7 miN
Library
Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Southwest Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 900 Wesley Place SW.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buzzard Point?

Nearby attractions include James C. Dent House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), South Capitol Street, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), James Creek Marina, Washington D.C. (9 min walk).

How to get to Buzzard Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buzzard Point:

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (14 min walk)
M St SE & 4th St SE • Lines: V4 (20 min walk)

Metro

Navy Yard–Ballpark • Lines: Gr (16 min walk)
Waterfront • Lines: Gr (17 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (33 min walk)