Pan American Union Building, Washington D.C.

Name: Pan American Union Building
Address: 200 17th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-370-5000

#280 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The Pan American Union Building is the headquarters for the Organization of American States. It is located at 17th Street N.W. between C Street N.W. and Constitution Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°53'34"N, 77°2'25"W

Address

200 17th Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-370-5000

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Pan American Union Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National World War II Memorial, Zero Milestone, German-American Friendship Garden, The Ellipse.

~1260 ftS
Memorial
National World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The National World War II Memorial is a solemn tribute to the American soldiers who served in the Second World War, as well as the millions who supported the war effort from home. Situated in the heart of Washington D.C., between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington...
~1370 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Zero Milestone, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
~1150 ftE
Park
German-American Friendship Garden, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, the German-American Friendship Garden stands as a living symbol of the enduring bond between Germany and the United States. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., this serene garden is a testament to the shared...
~1160 ftE
Park
The Ellipse, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, The Ellipse is a historic park in Washington, D.C., that offers a unique blend of American heritage and serene green space. This iconic park is situated just south of the White House and serves as a multipurpose gathering...
~400 ftSE
Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, abbreviated as the C&O Canal and occasionally called the "Grand Old Ditch," operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland.
~1120 ftSE
Lake
Babcock Lakes, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Babcock Lakes were a series of water ponds formerly located near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. before the area became the National Mall.
~1310 ftN
Historical place, Monuments and statues
First Division Monument, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The First Division Monument is located in President's Park, south of State Place Northwest, between 17th Street Northwest and West Executive Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC, United States. The Monument commemorates those who died while serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army of World War I and subsequent wars.
~1300 ftN
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
Octagon House, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Octagon House, also known as the Colonel John Tayloe III House, is located at 1799 New York Avenue, Northwest in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1210 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Butt–Millet Memorial Fountain is a memorial fountain in President's Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States. Dedicated in October 1913, it commemorates the deaths of Archibald Butt and Francis Davis Millet.
~400 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
DAR Museum, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The DAR Museum, run by the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an art and history museum in Washington, D.C. The museum is located in Memorial Continental Hall, just down the street from DAR Constitution Hall, where some of the museum's concerts take place.
~320 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • Art Museum of the Americas, located in Washington, D.C. is the first art museum in the United States primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pan American Union Building?

Nearby attractions include Columbus Memorial Library, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), The Founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to Pan American Union Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pan American Union Building:

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (9 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (12 min walk)

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (15 min walk)
Federal Triangle • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (17 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (30 min walk)