Florida Avenue, Washington D.C.

#667 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Florida Avenue is a major street in Washington, D.C. It was originally named Boundary Street, because it formed the northern boundary of the Federal City under the 1791 L'Enfant Plan. With the growth of the city beyond its original borders, Boundary Street was renamed Florida Avenue in 1890. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°54'60"N, 77°1'21"W

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Northwest Washington (U-Street)Washington D.C. United States

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

Nearby attractions include: U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, 9:30 Club, African American Civil War Memorial.

~1470 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
~1230 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~610 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The 9:30 Club is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. In 2018, the 9:30 Club was named one of the 10 best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, and in 2019 the club was named "Venue of the Decade" by VenuesNow.
~980 ftW
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
~830 ftE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Florida Avenue Baptist Church is located at 623 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20001 in the neighborhood of LeDroit Park near Howard University, and adjacent to the historic Howard Theatre. The Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr. currently serves as the church's Senior Pastor.
~1840 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~620 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Opened in 1910, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
~1180 ftN
Universities and schools
Howard University, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Howard University is an American private federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
0.4 miSW
Park
Shaw, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Shaw Neighborhood Library or Watha T. Daniel Library is a building of award-winning design and one of the recently renovated libraries in the District of Columbia Public Library's system.
0.4 miS
Park, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site at 1538 9th Street NW, in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. preserves the home of Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, was an African-American historian, author, and journalist.
0.4 miN
Library
Founders Library, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Founders Library in Washington, D.C. is the main library at Howard University. The building, named The Founders Library in honor of the 17 men who founded Howard University, serves as the iconic symbol of the university.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Florida Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Southern Aid Society–Dunbar Theater Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Howard Theatre, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Moorland–Spingarn Research Center, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Florida Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Florida Avenue:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (5 min walk)
Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (6 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (38 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (41 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (39 min walk)