Roosevelt Hall, Washington D.C.

#830 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Beaux-Arts architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

Roosevelt Hall is an immense Beaux Arts-style building housing the National War College on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC, USA. The original home of the Army War College, it is now designated a National Historical Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 38°51'47"N, 77°1'1"W

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Southwest Washington (Fort McNair)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Roosevelt Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nationals Park, East Potomac Park Golf Course, Audi Field, Hains Point.

0.8 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • Nationals Park is the premier destination for baseball enthusiasts and event-goers in Washington, D.C., United States. As the home of the Washington Nationals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, this state-of-the-art stadium offers an exceptional...
0.7 miNW
Golf
East Potomac Park Golf Course, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling capital of the United States, the East Potomac Park Golf Course offers a serene escape for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. Located in Washington D.C., this historic public golf facility is a verdant oasis against the backdrop of iconic...
0.4 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • 38°52′6″N 77°0′44″W Audi Field is a soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C. It is the home stadium for the Major League Soccer team D.C. United. The stadium is also used by the Washington Spirit of the NWSL in select matches. The stadium seats 20,000 people. Previously, D.C.
0.4 miSW
Park, View point
Hains Point, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Hains Point is located at the southern tip of East Potomac Park between the main branch of the Potomac River and the Washington Channel in southwest Washington, D.C.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
Titanic Memorial, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Titanic Memorial is a granite statue in southwest Washington, D.C. that honors the men who gave their lives so that women and children might be saved during the RMS Titanic disaster.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is a through arch bridge that carries South Capitol Street over the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
1.2 miN
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Randall Pool, Washington D.C.
31 min walk • Randall Junior High School is an historic building at 65 I Street, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
1.3 miW
Park
Gravelly Point, Arlington
32 min walk • Gravelly Point is an area within the National Park Service's George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States.
0.8 miN
Waterfront
Thomas Law House, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • The Thomas Law House was constructed between 1794 and 1796 near present-day 6th and N Streets, Southwest in Washington, D.C. The builder was a syndicate headed by James Greenleaf, an early land speculator in the District of Columbia.
0.8 miNW
Place for sports and picnicking since 1917
East Potomac Park, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • East Potomac Park is a park located on a man-made island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. United States. The island is between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, and on it the park lies southeast of the Jefferson Memorial and the 14th Street Bridge.
0.7 miN
Waterfront, Georgian architecture
Wheat Row, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Wheat Row is a row of four Late Georgian style townhouses located at 1315, 1317, 1319, and 1321 4th Street SW in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roosevelt Hall?

Nearby attractions include James Creek Marina, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Hains Point, Washington D.C. (12 min walk), Buzzard Point, Washington D.C. (13 min walk), James C. Dent House, Washington D.C. (15 min walk).

How to get to Roosevelt Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roosevelt Hall:

Bus

4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (21 min walk)
A • Lines: V2 (29 min walk)

Metro

Waterfront • Lines: Gr (24 min walk)
Navy Yard–Ballpark • Lines: Gr (28 min walk)