Benning Heights, Washington D.C.

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Benning Heights is a residential neighborhood located in northeast Washington, D.C. It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the south, Brooks Street NE to the north, 44th Street NE and Benning Road NE to the west, and Division Avenue NE to the east. It is served by the Benning Road Metro Rail station on the Blue Line and Silver Line of the Washington Metro. ()

Coordinates: 38°52'54"N, 76°56'10"W

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Southeast Washington (Fort Dupont)Washington D.C. United States

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Benning Heights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Dupont Park, Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Fort Davis Park, Benning / Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library.

0.8 miW
Park
Fort Dupont Park, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Fort Dupont Park is a 376-acre wooded park under the management of the National Park Service located in Washington, DC. The name of the park comes from the old Civil War earthwork fort that lies within the park.
1.5 miSW
Library
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
39 min walk • Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was originally opened to the public in 1961. A new building on the same site, designed by award-winning architect David Adjaye opened on June 19, 2012.
1.2 miSW
Park
Fort Davis Park, Washington D.C.
30 min walk • Fort Davis is a Civil War earthwork that was constructed for the defense of Washington. It is located in the Fort Davis neighborhood.
1.1 miNW
Library
Benning / Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • The Benning / Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library system, located in Benning, a neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C.
0.6 miNE
Library
Capitol View Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • The Capitol View Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was opened to the public on January 23, 1965, after 10 years of advocacy by the Capitol View community.
~650 ftW
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Benning Ridge, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Benning Ridge is a residential neighborhood located in Southeast Washington, D.C. It is bounded by Fort Chaplin Park to the northwest, Southern Avenue to the south, Benning Road to the east, and Ridge Road SE to the west.
0.7 miNE
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Capitol View, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Capitol View is a neighborhood located in southeast Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the north, Central Avenue SE to the southwest and south, and Southern Avenue SE to the southeast.
1.1 miNW
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Benning, Washington D.C.
29 min walk • Benning is a residential neighborhood located in Ward 7 of Northeast Washington, D.C. It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the south, Minnesota Avenue to the west, and Benning Road on the north and east.
1 miN
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Central Northeast, Washington D.C.
27 min walk • Central Northeast, also sometimes called Mahaning Heights, is a small neighborhood located in Northeast Washington, D.C. with Fort Mahan Park at its center.
1.4 miNW
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River Terrace, Washington D.C.
35 min walk • River Terrace is an urban cul-de-sac neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C. on the eastern bank of the Anacostia River. River Terrace is Washington, DC's only planned unit development that has an unimpeded connection to and relationship with the Anacostia River.
0.4 miSE
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Civic Betterment, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Civic Betterment is a small neighborhood located in Southeast Washington, D.C. on the border of Prince George's County, Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benning Heights?

Nearby attractions include Benning Terrace, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Benning Ridge, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Civic Betterment, Washington D.C. (10 min walk), Marshall Heights, Washington D.C. (13 min walk).

How to get to Benning Heights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benning Heights:

Metro

Benning Road • Lines: Bl, Sv (17 min walk)

Bus

Minnesota Avenue Metro • Lines: U4, U5, U6, U7, V2, V4, V7, V8, X1, X2, X3, X9 (33 min walk)