Shoomaker's Saloon, Washington D.C.

#1105 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

Shoomaker's Saloon, a favorite bar of politicians, lobbyists and politicians, was located on Washington, DC's Rum Row. It is widely known as the birthplace of the Rickey cocktail. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'46"N, 77°1'44"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

Shoomaker's Saloon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Ford's Theatre, Petersen House, Freedom Plaza.

0.5 miSE
Park, Vernacular architecture, Art gallery
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • In the heart of Washington D.C., the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden offers a serene and artistic retreat from the bustling city life. This outdoor park, a branch of the National Gallery of Art, is a harmonious blend of nature and artistry, featuring an array...
~940 ftE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Ford's Theatre is a theater located in Washington, D.C. which opened in August 1863. It is infamous for being the site of the assassination of United States President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
~850 ftE
Memorial, Greek Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Petersen House, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street.
~520 ftW
Park
Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Freedom Plaza, originally known as Western Plaza, is an open plaza in Northwest Washington, D.C. United States, located near 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, adjacent to Pershing Park.
~960 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. was a wax museum located in Washington D.C. the capital city of the United States. The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide. and features wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.
~1110 ftW
Memorial
Pershing Park, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I.
~970 ftSW
Memorial, History museum, Museum
Wilson Center, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, located in Washington, D.C. is a United States Presidential Memorial that was established as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an act of Congress in 1968.
~920 ftSW
Architecture, Convention center
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, named after former United States President Ronald Reagan, is located in downtown Washington, D.C. and was the first federal building in Washington designed for both governmental and private sector purposes.
~1950 ftE
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Harman Center for the Arts is a complex consisting of the Lansburgh Theatre and Sidney Harman Hall in downtown Washington, D.C. USA. SHH is the latest addition to the existing Lansburgh Theatre to create the new "Center For the Arts". Construction began in November 2004 and it opened on September 15, 2007.
~220 ftNW
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Warner Theatre is a theatre located at 513 13th Street, N.W. in downtown Washington, D.C. The theatre is part of an office building called the Warner Building located on 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Parts of F Street and 7th Street, N.W. and nearby blocks have historically been the heart of the Washington, D.C. downtown shopping district. In the first half of the 20th century there were numerous upscale large department stores along and near F Street, while 7th Street housed more economical emporia and large retail furniture stores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shoomaker's Saloon?

Nearby attractions include Warner Theatre, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), National Theatre, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Brownley Confectionery Building, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Shoomaker's Saloon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shoomaker's Saloon:

Metro

Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (5 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (21 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (23 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (22 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (30 min walk)