M Street Bridge, Washington D.C.

#571 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The M Street Bridge, also known as the M Street Overpass, carries M Street across Rock Creek and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. It lies between the neighborhoods of Georgetown and Foggy Bottom in Northwest Washington, D.C. The non-arched design of the bridge contrasts with that of all the other bridges rising over the parkway. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'19"N, 77°3'20"W

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

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Day trips

M Street Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Washington Harbour, Georgetown Park, Old Stone House, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

~1830 ftSW
Sailing, Historic walking areas, Marina
Washington Harbour, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Washington Harbour is a premier destination in the heart of Washington D.C., known for its vibrant marina and waterfront experience. Nestled along the scenic Potomac River in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, Washington Harbour offers visitors and residents alike...
~1980 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
10 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
~1400 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Old Stone House, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C. United States. The house is also Washington's last pre-revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation.
0.4 miS
Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. The park was established in 1961 as a National Monument by President Dwight D.
~1960 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
10 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~800 ftNW
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
~1820 ftSE
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.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Dumbarton House, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Dumbarton House is a Federal style house located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was completed around 1800. Its first occupant was Joseph Nourse, the first Register of the Treasury.
~1840 ftSE
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1020 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.
~570 ftSW
Bridge
L Street Bridge, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The L Street Bridge is a bridge carrying the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway over Rock Creek in Washington, D.C. It is the most downstream of three bridges where the Parkway switches from one side of the river to the other, the others being the bridge near P Street and the Shoreham Hill Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to M Street Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), L Street Bridge, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), John Stoddert Haw House, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Kesher Israel, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to M Street Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to M Street Bridge:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (19 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (18 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (19 min walk)