Friendship Archway, Washington D.C.

Name: Friendship Archway
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#61 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Friendship Archway is a paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of the largest ceremonial arches outside of China. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'59"N, 77°1'18"W

Address

Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Friendship Archway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, International Spy Museum, National Museum of Crime and Punishment.

~770 ftS
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~900 ftSW
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~1140 ftSW
Interactive exhibits about espionage
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
~1170 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, often simply referred to as the Crime Museum, offers a stark and intriguing journey through the history of crime and its consequences in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this museum provides an...
~670 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro.
~700 ftSW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~270 ftW
Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Calvary Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Alliance of Baptists, the District ...
~1500 ftS
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Harman Center for the Arts is a complex consisting of the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. USA. SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007.
~1070 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Historical Society of Washington, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. also called the DC History Center, is an educational foundation dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of Washington, D.C. The society provides lectures, exhibits, classes, and community events. It runs a museum, library, and publishes the journal Washington History.
~730 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.
~510 ftNE
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture, Synagogue
Sixth & I, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Sixth & I Historic Synagogue is a non-denominational, non-membership, non-traditional Jewish synagogue located at the corner of Sixth Street and I Street, NW in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is one of the oldest synagogues in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Friendship Archway?

Nearby attractions include Chinatown, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Sixth & I, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), German-American Heritage Museum of the USA, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Friendship Archway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Friendship Archway:

Metro

Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (3 min walk)
Metro Center • Lines: Or, Rd (10 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (21 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (21 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (22 min walk)
Russell (24 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (24 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (28 min walk)