Northwest, Washington D.C.

#259 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Northwest is the northwestern quadrant of Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States, and is located north of the National Mall and west of North Capitol Street. It is the largest of the four quadrants of the city, and it includes the central business district, the Federal Triangle, and the museums along the northern side of the National Mall, as well as many of the District's historic neighborhoods. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°56'11"N, 77°3'8"W

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Northwest Washington (Cleveland Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Northwest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Zoological Park, All Hallows Guild Carousel, Hillwood Estate, Duke Ellington Bridge.

0.5 miS
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
National Zoological Park, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the Smithsonian's National Zoo, is an oasis of wildlife nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States. Established in 1889, this 163-acre zoological park is one of the oldest zoos in the country and is a part of...
1.1 miSW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hillwood Estate, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C. United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including Fabergé eggs.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Duke Ellington Bridge, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • The Duke Ellington Bridge, named after American jazz pianist Duke Ellington, carries Calvert Street NW over Rock Creek in Washington, D.C. United States. It connects 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan with Connecticut Avenue NW in Woodley Park, just north of the Taft Bridge.
~1900 ftSW
Library
Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW. A library building opened on the site in 1953 and was replaced in 2018 by a larger facility that was built at a cost of $19.7 million.
0.5 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Cathedral Mansions Apartment Buildings are historic structures located at 2900, 3000, and 3100 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1540 ftW
Synagogue
Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Adas Israel, is located in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, It is the largest Conservative synagogue in Washington, D.C. President Ulysses S. Grant, and acting Vice-President Thomas W.
0.7 miSW
Park
Woodley Mansion, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Woodley is a Federal-style hilltop house in Washington, D.C. constructed in 1801. It has served as the home to Grover Cleveland, Martin Van Buren, and Henry L. Stimson, and is now the home of the Maret School. When originally built, it was based on the Woodley Lodge in Reading, England.
~1910 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Uptown Theater, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Uptown Theater, known as The Uptown, was a single-screen movie theater in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1936, it hosted the world premieres of such movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park. It closed in March 2020.
~1490 ftN
Historical place
Peirce Mill, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Peirce Mill is a historic mill building located in Rock Creek Park, at Tilden Street and Beach Drive, Northwest, Washington, D.C. United States.
0.9 miE
Church
St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • St. Stephen and the Incarnation is an Episcopal parish in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was formed by the merger of St. Stephen's parish and the Church of the Incarnation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northwest?

Nearby attractions include Peirce Mill, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C. (10 min walk), Uptown Theater, Washington D.C. (10 min walk).

How to get to Northwest by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northwest:

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Bus Loading (8 min walk)

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (9 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (20 min walk)