Constitution Avenue, Washington D.C.

#354 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Constitution Avenue is a major east–west street in the northwest and northeast quadrants of the city of Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was originally known as B Street, and its western section was greatly lengthened and widened between 1925 and 1933. It received its current name on February 26, 1931, though it was almost named Jefferson Avenue in honor of Thomas Jefferson. Constitution Avenue's western half defines the northern border of the National Mall and extends from the United States Capitol to the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Its eastern half runs through the neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Kingman Park before it terminates at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. Many federal departmental headquarters, memorials, and museums line Constitution Avenue's western segment. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°53'31"N, 77°0'33"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Constitution Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, Statue of Freedom, Union Square, United States Capitol Visitor Center.

~830 ftS
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
United States Capitol, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The United States Capitol is not just the seat of the United States Congress; it is a monument to the American people and their government. Nestled at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington D.C., the Capitol's iconic dome and expansive steps have borne...
~750 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Freedom, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The Statue of Freedom, also known as Armed Freedom, stands proudly atop the United States Capitol dome in Washington D.C., a beacon of liberty and a symbol of the nation's governance. This bronze statue, reaching a height of nearly 20 feet and weighing approximately...
~1560 ftSW
Park
Union Square, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Union Square in Washington D.C. is a verdant oasis amid the bustling cityscape, offering a serene reprieve for residents and visitors alike. This well-maintained park is an urban sanctuary that balances the capital's historic grandeur with green spaces that invite...
~1260 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress.
~1420 ftSW
Monuments and statues
James A. Garfield Monument, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The James A. Garfield Monument stands on the grounds of the United States Capitol in the circle at First Street, S.W. and Maryland Avenue, Washington, D.C. It is a memorial to United States President James A.
~1020 ftSW
Memorial
Peace Monument, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Peace Circle is a traffic circle in Washington, D.C. located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street NW. At its center is the Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Memorial.
~1590 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Court of Neptune Fountain is a group of bronze sculptures made by Roland Hinton Perry in 1897–98. Jerome Connor may have assisted in their manufacture. The sculptures are located at the Library of Congress, at Independence Avenue and 1st St S.E. Washington, D.C.
0.7 miW
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Harman Center for the Arts is a complex consisting of the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. USA. SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007.
~550 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Robert A. Taft Memorial, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon is a carillon dedicated as a memorial to U.S. Senator Robert Alphonso Taft, son of President William Howard Taft. The memorial is located north of the Capitol, on Constitution Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and First Street, N.W. Designed by architect Douglas W.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Bullfeathers, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Bullfeathers of Capitol Hill is a restaurant and bar on 410 First Street SE in Washington, D.C. in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Its name comes from President Theodore Roosevelt's favorite euphemism for "bullshit." The logo of the restaurant is a depiction of Roosevelt. It was founded in 1979 by Gordon King.
~740 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection is a series of 45 busts in the United States Capitol, each one bearing the likenesses of a vice president of the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Constitution Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Robert A. Taft Memorial, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Ohio Clock, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Senate Library, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), United States Capitol Complex, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Constitution Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Constitution Avenue:

Train

Russell (3 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (5 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (10 min walk)
Washington Deluxe Bus (12 min walk)

Metro

Union Station • Lines: Rd (11 min walk)
Judiciary Square • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (16 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (25 min walk)