M Street, Washington D.C.

#279 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Shopping, Shopping district

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Facts and practical information

The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol. Thus, in all four quadrants of the city there are streets called "M Street", which are disambiguated by quadrant designations, namely, M Street NW, NE, SW, and SE. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'20"N, 77°2'29"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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M Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Halo, Heurich House Museum, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

0.4 miN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
0.5 miNE
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1240 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
~440 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~950 ftE
Museum, Romanesque architecture, History museum
Charles Sumner School, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C.
~1530 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of David Farragut, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Admiral David G. Farragut is a statue in Washington, D.C. honoring David Farragut, a career military officer who served as the first admiral in the United States Navy.
~1570 ftSE
Memorial
Farragut Square, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
~1390 ftNW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1510 ftNE
Park
Scott Circle, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Scott Circle is an area in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. that is centred on the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street, N.W.
~1720 ftE
Monuments and statues, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Samuel Hahnemann Monument, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The Samuel Hahnemann Monument, also known as Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, is a public artwork dedicated to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. It is located on the east side of Scott Circle, a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1510 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Winfield Scott, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Brevet Lt. General Winfield Scott is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors career military officer Winfield Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to M Street?

Nearby attractions include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Memorial, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Demonet Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Elizabeth Arden Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to M Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to M Street:

Metro

Farragut North • Lines: Rd (5 min walk)
Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (8 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (8 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (16 min walk)