Cascading Waterfall, Washington D.C.

Name: Cascading Waterfall
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#132 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Cascading Waterfall is a public art work by American artist John Joseph Earley, located in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC. Cascading Waterfall was originally surveyed as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey in 1994. The fountain, reminiscent of 16th century Italian villas, focuses primarily on thirteen large semi-circular basins forming a water cascade that overlooks the historic park. The fountains are the largest of their kind in the United States. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'11"N, 77°2'8"W

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Northwest Washington (Columbia Heights)Washington D.C. United States

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Cascading Waterfall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Cat, U Street Music Hall, Bohemian Caverns, Adams Morgan.

0.4 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Black Cat, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • In the heart of the nation's capital, Black Cat stands as a cultural hub for music lovers and night owls in Washington D.C. Opened in 1993, this iconic nightclub has been a steadfast venue for live music, hosting a diverse array of performances that span across genres...
0.5 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
U Street Music Hall, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the nation's capital, U Street Music Hall stands as a beacon for live music and nightlife enthusiasts in Washington D.C. Established in 2010, this subterranean music venue has quickly become a hallowed ground for both emerging and established...
0.5 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Bohemian Caverns, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • Bohemian Caverns, once a pulsing heart of jazz in the nation's capital, is a historic jazz club that was located in Washington D.C., United States. Nestled in the U Street corridor, the club was an emblem of the rich cultural tapestry and the vibrant African American...
~1950 ftW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Adams Morgan, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Adams Morgan is a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. centered at the intersection of 18th Street NW and Columbia Road, about 1.5 miles north of the White House.
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum
House of the Temple, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • The House of the Temple is a Masonic temple in Washington, D.C. United States that serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lincoln Theatre, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Lincoln Theatre is a theater in Washington, D.C. located at 1215 U Street, next to Ben's Chili Bowl. The theater, located on "Washington's Black Broadway", served the city's African American community when segregation kept them out of other venues.
~520 ftNW
Park, Neo-renaissance architecture
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights; it also abuts the nearby neighborhood of Adams Morgan. The park was designed and built between 1912 and 1940.
~1730 ftSW
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~1540 ftNE
Colonial revival architecture
Clifton Terrace, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Clifton Terrace are historic structures located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. Frank Russell White and Albert Moreland Schneider designed the three building apartment complex in the Colonial Revival style. They were inspired by the garden city movement.
~670 ftNW
Italianate architecture
Meridian Mansions, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Meridian Mansions, also known as The Envoy, is an historic structure located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in the Northwest Quadrant of Washington, D.C. A.H.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cascading Waterfall?

Nearby attractions include Congressional Club, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Meridian Mansions, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Meridian Hall, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Cascading Waterfall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cascading Waterfall:

Metro

U Street • Lines: Gr, Yl (15 min walk)
Columbia Heights • Lines: Gr, Yl (17 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (32 min walk)