F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.

#180 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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F Street and 7th Street shopping districts

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F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.

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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. The F street corridor stretches west from Downtown's Penn Quarter and Gallery Place towards 15th Street while the 7th Street corridor includes Penn Quarter, Chinatown and Mount Vernon Square neighborhoods and extends up to the border of Shaw. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'52"N, 77°1'18"W

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

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F Street and 7th Street shopping districts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Building Museum, International Spy Museum.

~200 ftW
Art depicting historic American figures
National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
1 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., United States, is a cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the faces and stories that have shaped the American nation. This illustrious museum, tag: museum, is housed in a historic building that...
~480 ftW
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The Smithsonian American Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., is a treasure trove of American creativity. This museum, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution, is the nation's first collection of American art and stands as a critical representation of...
~1220 ftE
Architecture and engineering exhibits
National Building Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Building Museum stands as a majestic architectural treasure in the heart of Washington D.C., a mere stone's throw from the United States Capitol. Housed in a grand structure that once served as the Pension Building, this museum is dedicated to exploring...
~540 ftSW
Interactive exhibits about espionage
International Spy Museum, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Steeped in the shadowy world of espionage, the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C. is a unique treasure trove of intrigue and mystery. This museum offers an immersive journey into the clandestine operations and intelligence activities that have shaped...
~450 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • The National Museum of Crime and Punishment, often simply referred to as the Crime Museum, offers a stark and intriguing journey through the history of crime and its consequences in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington D.C., this museum provides an...
~730 ftN
Monuments and statues
Friendship Archway, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Friendship Archway is a paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C. United States. It is one of the largest ceremonial arches outside of China.
~1210 ftW
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
6 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.
~280 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Capital One Arena is an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, the arena sits atop the Gallery Place rapid transit station of the Washington Metro.
~370 ftW
Museum, Greek Revival architecture, Art museum
Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The historic Old Patent Office Building in Washington, D.C. covers an entire city block defined by F and G Streets and 7th and 9th Streets NW in Chinatown. It served as one of the earliest United States Patent Office buildings.
~690 ftN
Church
Calvary Baptist Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Calvary Baptist Church is a Baptist church located in the Chinatown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, the Alliance of Baptists, the District ...
~770 ftS
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to F Street and 7th Street shopping districts?

Nearby attractions include National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Archives of American Art, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Old Patent Office Building, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to F Street and 7th Street shopping districts by public transport?

The nearest stations to F Street and 7th Street shopping districts:

Metro

Gallery Place • Lines: Gr, Rd, Yl (2 min walk)
Archives • Lines: Gr, Yl (8 min walk)

Bus

Washington Deluxe Bus (21 min walk)
Peter Pan Bus (21 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (22 min walk)
Washington Union Station (22 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (25 min walk)
H Street & 3rd Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (29 min walk)