Atlas District, Washington D.C.

#1099 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Dancing, Nightlife, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

The Atlas District is an arts and entertainment district located in the Near Northeast neighborhood of Washington, DC. It runs along the resurgent H Street from the outskirts of Union Station to the crossroads with Fifteenth Street, Bladensburg Road, and Florida Avenue. The name "Atlas District" is not historical. It is part of a neighborhood branding campaign built around the revitalized Atlas Theater. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'1"N, 76°59'16"W

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Northeast Washington (Capitol Hill)Washington D.C. United States

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Atlas District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RFK Stadium, D.C. Armory, Eastern Market, Northeast Neighborhood Library.

1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
RFK Stadium, Washington D.C.
29 min walk • Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.
1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
D.C. Armory, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • The D.C. Armory is an armory and a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the eastern United States, located in Washington, D.C. east of the U.S. Capitol building.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Neo-renaissance architecture, Market
Eastern Market, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • The Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. housed in a 19th-century brick building. Eastern Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is located on 7th Street, S.E. a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Avenue SE and C Street SE.
0.6 miSW
Library
Northeast Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Northeast Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 330 7th Street NE.
1 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Metropolitan Branch Trail, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Metropolitan Branch Trail is a rail trail that, when completed, will run eight miles from the transit center in Silver Spring, Maryland, to Union Station in the District of Columbia.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • Capitol Hill Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist affiliated church located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. six blocks from the United States Capitol.
0.8 miSW
Street
East Capitol Street, Washington D.C.
22 min walk • East Capitol Street is a major street that divides the northeast and southeast quadrants of Washington, D.C. It runs due east from the United States Capitol to the DC-Maryland border. The street is uninterrupted until Lincoln Park then continues eastward to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Near Northeast, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Near Northeast is a neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C. It is bounded by North Capitol Street to the west, Florida Avenue to the north, F Street to the south, and 15th Street to the east.
0.7 miS
Church
Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
19 min walk • Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian is a Black Catholic parish in Washington, D.C. established in 1966 by the merger of the predominately African-American St. Cyprian Catholic Church and the predominantly White Holy Comforter Catholic Church.
1 miW
38°53'47"N • 77°0'24"W
Union Station, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • Park, Architecture, Mass transportation systems
1 miW
Streamline Moderne architecture
Woodward & Lothrop Service Warehouse, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Woodward & Lothrop Service Warehouse is a historic warehouse located in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was designated a District of Columbia Historic Landmark in 1993, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The building is visible from the NoMa–Gallaudet U Metro station.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Atlas District?

Nearby attractions include Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Starburst Intersection, Washington D.C. (6 min walk), Roosevelt Apartment Building, Washington D.C. (7 min walk), Rosedale Recreation Center, Washington D.C. (13 min walk).

How to get to Atlas District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atlas District:

Tram

H Street & 13th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (1 min walk)
Benning Road & 19th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (17 min walk)

Metro

NoMa–Gallaudet U • Lines: Rd (25 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: Rd (28 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound (26 min walk)
FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (27 min walk)

Train

Washington Union Station (26 min walk)
Hart (26 min walk)