Castle Gatehouse, Washington D.C.

Name: Castle Gatehouse
Address: 4600 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington D.C., United States

#412 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Castle Gatehouse, Washington Aqueduct is a pumping station at the Georgetown Reservoir on the Washington Aqueduct in The Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and contributes to the Washington Aqueduct National Historic Landmark. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'40"N, 77°5'22"W

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4600 MacArthur Boulevard NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Foxhall-Palisades)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Castle Gatehouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jesuit Community Cemetery, Kreeger Museum, Fletcher's Cove, Palisades Library.

0.9 miE
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum
Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Kreeger Museum is a modern and contemporary art museum located in Washington D.C. It is located in the former home of David Lloyd Kreeger and Carmen Kreeger. The Kreegers were highly involved in the Washington, DC arts and cultural community.
0.9 miNW
Park, Shopping, Trail
Fletcher's Cove, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Fletcher's Cove is a park and recreation area owned and managed by National Park Service, located at 4940 Canal Road, Washington, D.C. 20007, between Chain and Key Bridges, part of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
0.7 miNW
Library
Palisades Library, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Palisades Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 4901 V Street NW.
0.6 miS
Forts and castles
Fort C. F. Smith, Arlington
17 min walk • Fort C.F. Smith was a lunette that the Union Army constructed in Alexandria County, Virginia, during 1863 as part of the Civil War defenses of Washington. It was named in honor of General Charles Ferguson Smith, who died from a leg infection that was aggravated by dysentery on April 25, 1862. Fort C. F.
~1160 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Georgetown Reservoir, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Georgetown Reservoir is a reservoir that provides water to the District of Columbia. Part of the city’s water supply and treatment infrastructure, it is located in the Palisades neighborhood, approximately two miles downstream from the Maryland–D.C. boundary.
0.6 miSE
Archaeological site
Potomac Palisades Site, Washington D.C.
15 min walk • The Potomac Palisades Site is an archaeological site in Washington, D.C. United States. Measuring approximately 1 acre in area, the site lies near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Foxhall Road, along the Potomac River.
0.7 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The Georgetown University Astronomical Observatory was founded in 1841 by Father James Curley of the Department of Physics at Georgetown College.
0.9 miNE
Park
Glover-Archbold Park, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • Glover Archbold Park is a 183-acre, frequently-used, quasi-natural, stream-valley park in Northwest, Washington, D.C. on the western edge of Georgetown University and the Burleith-Hillandale, Glover Park, McLean Gardens, and Westchester neighborhoods.
~1910 ftN
Church
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • St. Patrick's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
0.9 miE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Healy Hall, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • Healy Hall is a National Historic Landmark and the flagship building of the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Constructed between 1877 and 1879, the hall was designed by Paul J. Pelz and John L. Smithmeyer, prominent architects who also built the Library of Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castle Gatehouse?

Nearby attractions include Georgetown Reservoir, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Berkley, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Colony Hill, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C. (10 min walk).

How to get to Castle Gatehouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castle Gatehouse:

Bus

N Lorcom Ln at N Edgewood St • Lines: 62 (23 min walk)
21st St N at N Troy St • Lines: 61A, 61B (25 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (37 min walk)