Potomac Heights, Washington D.C.

#1042 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Potomac Heights is a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. overlooking the Potomac River from MacArthur Boulevard westward. Potomac Heights is the part of the Palisades bounded to the north by Loughboro Road and to the south by Chain Bridge and Arizona Avenue NW. It is part of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D in Ward 3, the far northwest corner of the Northwest Quadrant just north of Georgetown. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'39"N, 77°6'28"W

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Northwest Washington (Foxhall-Palisades)Washington D.C. United States

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Potomac Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bender Arena, Chain Bridge, Kreeger Museum, Fletcher's Cove.

1.2 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bender Arena, Washington D.C.
31 min walk • Bender Arena is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the American University Eagles basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Chain Bridge, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Chain Bridge is a viaduct which crosses the Potomac River at Little Falls in Washington, D.C. The steel girder bridge carries close to 22,000 cars a day. It connects Washington with affluent sections of Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia. On the Washington side, the bridge connects with Canal Road.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Kreeger Museum, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • The Kreeger Museum is a modern and contemporary art museum located in Washington D.C. It is located in the former home of David Lloyd Kreeger and Carmen Kreeger. The Kreegers were highly involved in the Washington, DC arts and cultural community.
0.7 miSE
Park, Shopping, Trail
Fletcher's Cove, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Fletcher's Cove is a park and recreation area owned and managed by National Park Service, located at 4940 Canal Road, Washington, D.C. 20007, between Chain and Key Bridges, part of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
0.9 miSE
Library
Palisades Library, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • The Palisades Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 4901 V Street NW.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Georgetown Reservoir, Washington D.C.
34 min walk • The Georgetown Reservoir is a reservoir that provides water to the District of Columbia. Part of the city’s water supply and treatment infrastructure, it is located in the Palisades neighborhood, approximately two miles downstream from the Maryland–D.C. boundary.
1.3 miNE
Park
Ward Circle, Washington D.C.
35 min walk • Ward Circle is a traffic circle at the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues in Northwest, Washington, D.C. The circle, totaling 30,243 sq ft, is owned and administered by the National Park Service through its Rock Creek Park unit.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Washington Aqueduct, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • The Washington Aqueduct is an aqueduct that provides the public water supply system serving Washington, D.C. and parts of its suburbs.
1.2 miSE
Church
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Washington D.C.
31 min walk • St. Patrick's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.
0.7 miE
Park
Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Battery Kemble Park is a park in Northwest Washington D.C. administered by the National Park Service. Battery Kemble was a Union Army defensive site during the Civil War.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
American University Museum, Washington D.C.
36 min walk • The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Potomac Heights?

Nearby attractions include The Palisades, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Dr. Franklin E. Kameny House, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Chain Bridge, Washington D.C. (10 min walk), Battery Kemble Park, Washington D.C. (18 min walk).

How to get to Potomac Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Potomac Heights:

Bus

Military Road at 38th St N • Lines: 53A, 53B (21 min walk)