Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Washington D.C.

Name: Phyllis Wheatley YWCA
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#877 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Interesting neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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The Phyllis Wheatley YWCA is a Young Women's Christian Association building in Washington, D.C., that was designed by architects Shroeder & Parish and was built in 1920. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'42"N, 77°1'28"W

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Northwest Washington (Logan Circle - Shaw)Washington D.C. United States

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Phyllis Wheatley YWCA – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, Equestrian statue of John A. Logan.

0.4 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.4 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
11 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...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
11 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...
~1650 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Entertainment
Equestrian statue of John A. Logan, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Major General John A. Logan, also known as the General John A. Logan Monument and Logan Circle Monument, is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general John A. Logan.
~1600 ftW
Museum, History museum, Victorian architecture
Old Korean Legation Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Old Korean Legation Museum is a historic house museum located at 15 Logan Circle NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
9:30 Club, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1820 ftN
Memorial, History museum, Museum
African American Civil War Memorial, Washington D.C.
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
10 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.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
12 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.
~1630 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Howard Theatre, Washington D.C.
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.

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Which popular attractions are close to Phyllis Wheatley YWCA?

Nearby attractions include Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Blagden Alley-Naylor Court Historic District, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Shaw, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Logan Circle, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Phyllis Wheatley YWCA by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phyllis Wheatley YWCA:

Metro

Shaw–Howard University • Lines: Gr, Yl (5 min walk)
U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (10 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (32 min walk)
BoltBus (33 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (34 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (35 min walk)