Burleith, Washington D.C.

Name: Burleith
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#953 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Burleith is a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., United States. It is bordered by 35th Street NW to the east, Reservoir Road NW and the historic Georgetown district to the south, Whitehaven Park to the north, and Glover Archbold Park to the west. The neighborhood is home to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Washington International School. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'54"N, 77°4'29"W

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Northwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Dumbarton Oaks, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Statue of John Carroll, Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart.

0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of wealthy U.S. diplomat Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of John Carroll, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • Bishop John Carroll is a statue by the sculptor Jerome Connor commemorating Archbishop John Carroll, the founder of Georgetown University and the first Catholic bishop in the United States.
0.6 miS
Church
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart, often shortened to Dahlgren Chapel, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Dahlgren Quadrangle on the main campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, it is located in the historic center of the campus.
0.6 miSE
Church, Universities and schools
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Holy Trinity Catholic Church is a Catholic church run by the Jesuit order that is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States.
0.6 miE
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Dumbarton Oaks Park is a public park, located in the 3100 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. Access is via Lovers' Lane from R Street, east of 32nd Street. It is located near Dumbarton Oaks, Montrose Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. It is part of the Georgetown Historic District.
0.5 miE
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody.
~1490 ftNE
Cemetery
Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Holy Rood Cemetery is located at 2126 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. at the southern end of Glover Park, adjacent to Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It is at one of the highest elevations in the city and has memorable views.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery
Addison/Ripley Fine Art, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Addison/Ripley Fine Art in an art gallery in Washington, D.C. The gallery was established in 1981 and in addition to being an independent, commercial fine arts gallery, it also serves as an art consultant and curator to the Warner Building, Washington, D.C. and as art consultants to several Washington, D.
0.6 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
United States Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The United States Naval Observatory is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burleith?

Nearby attractions include Hillandale, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to Burleith by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burleith:

Bus

Lee Hwy at N Nash St • Lines: 55 (28 min walk)
21st St N at N Scott St • Lines: 61A, 61B (32 min walk)