North Lawn, Washington D.C.

Name: North Lawn
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#148 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The North Lawn at the White House in Washington, DC, is bordered on the north by Pennsylvania Avenue with a wide view of the mansion, and is screened by dense plantings on the east from East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, and on the west from West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building. Because it is bordered by Pennsylvania Avenue, the White House's official street address, the North Lawn is sometimes described as the front lawn. ()

Elevation: 52 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°53'54"N, 77°2'12"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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North Lawn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: White House, Halo, Ford's Theatre, National Sylvan Theater.

~220 ftS
Iconic home of America's president
White House, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The White House, the iconic residence and workplace of the President of the United States, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C. Not only does it serve as the official seat of presidential power, but it also stands as a living museum of American...
0.8 miN
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
21 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
0.6 miE
Historic performing arts venue
Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C.
15 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.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
National Sylvan Theater, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • The National Sylvan Theater — often simply the Sylvan Theater — is a public sylvan theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument, National Mall, in Washington, D.C. USA. It is located within the northwest corner of the 15th Street and Independence Avenue intersection, about 450 feet southeast of the Washington Monument.
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madame Tussauds DC, Washington D.C.
15 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Art Museum of the Americas, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.8 miE
Theater
Harman Center for the Arts, Washington D.C.
21 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.
0.4 miE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
11 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.
~300 ftS
Tree
White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C.
2 min walk • The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
F Street and 7th Street shopping districts, Washington D.C.
21 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.
~1850 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Theatre, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • The National Theatre is located in Downtown Washington, D.C. and functions as a venue for live stage productions with seating for 1,676. Despite its name, it is not a governmentally funded national theatre, but operated by a private, non-profit organization.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Lawn?

Nearby attractions include White House, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), White House Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), White House Christmas tree, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Second Floor Center Hall, Washington D.C. (2 min walk).

How to get to North Lawn by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Lawn:

Metro

Farragut West • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (8 min walk)
McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (9 min walk)

Bus

19th St & F St Northwest (10 min walk)
MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (12 min walk)

Train

L'Enfant (32 min walk)