Huntington station, Alexandria

Name: Huntington station
Address: Alexandria, United States

#30 among attractions in Alexandria

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Huntington is an island-platformed Washington Metro station in the Huntington area of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The station was opened on December 17, 1983, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Serving as the southern terminus for the Yellow Line, the station is built into a hillside; the south mezzanine, along with escalator access, is accessible via an incline elevator. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°47'38"N, 77°4'14"W

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Huntington station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Christ Church, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alfred Street Baptist Church.

1 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria
25 min walk • The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a historic and architectural landmark that towers over the city of Alexandria, Virginia. This majestic building is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, a founding father of the United States and a prominent...
1.5 miNE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
38 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria
16 min walk • The National Inventors Hall of Fame is an American not-for-profit organization, founded in 1973, which recognizes individual engineers and inventors who hold a U.S. patent of significant technology. Besides the Hall of Fame, it also operates a museum in Alexandria, Virginia, sponsors educational programs, and a collegiate competition.
1.3 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
33 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.
1.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Lyceum, Alexandria
36 min walk • The Lyceum is a historic structure in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1839 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 27, 1969. It was built, from bricks from the original St. Mary chapel, as a permanent home for the Alexandria Lyceum and the Alexandria Library.
1.1 miE
Historical place, Cemetery
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, Alexandria
29 min walk • The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery at 1001 S. Washington St. in Alexandria, Virginia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 2012.
0.9 miNE
Cemetery
Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria
22 min walk • Alexandria National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery, of approximately 5.5 acres, located in the city of Alexandria, Virginia.
0.9 miNE
Cemetery
St. Paul's Cemetery, Alexandria
22 min walk • St. Paul's Cemetery is a cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 1809, it is the cemetery of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It is located in the Wilkes Street cemetery complex.
0.8 miS
Park
Fort Willard, Alexandria
21 min walk • Fort Willard is a former Union Army installation now located in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is currently undergoing preservation treatment to protect its earthen walls and trenches.
1.3 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Davis Chapel, Alexandria
34 min walk • Davis Chapel, also known as Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church, is a historic chapel located at Alexandria, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It was built in 1834, and is a two-story, brick church building in a vernacular Gothic Revival style. It was extensively remodeled in 1894.
1.6 miNE
Georgian architecture, Archaeological site
Colross, Alexandria
40 min walk • Colross is a Georgian style mansion built around 1800 as the center of a large forced-labor farm in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, and moved circa 1930 to Princeton, New Jersey, where it is currently the administration building of Princeton Day School.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Huntington station?

Nearby attractions include National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria (16 min walk), Cameron Run, Alexandria (16 min walk), Fort Willard, Alexandria (21 min walk), St. Paul's Cemetery, Alexandria (22 min walk).

How to get to Huntington station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huntington station:

Metro

Huntington • Lines: Yl (7 min walk)
Eisenhower Avenue • Lines: Yl (12 min walk)

Bus

C • Lines: 109, 10A (7 min walk)
D • Lines: 301, 310, Nh2 (9 min walk)

Train

Alexandria Union Station (25 min walk)
Alexandria (25 min walk)