Columbia Heights
in Washington County of District of Columbia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.926 and -77.029 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 55' 32" and W -77° 1' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 7:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights in Washington County (District of Columbia) is a city in United States a little north of Washington DC, the country's capital city.

Local time in Columbia Heights is now 06:37 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Columbia Heights, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 67 mi (or 107 km), South. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. We discovered 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Rockville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

19°C (65 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kimpton Mason and Rook Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
1430 RHODE ISLAND NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Darcy Washington DC Curio Collection by Hilton

Address
1,3 mi
1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Address
0,9 mi
1808 New Hampshire Ave NW
20009 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Washington Hilton

Address
1,1 mi
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
20009 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Global Luxury Suites at Logan Circle

Address
1,1 mi
1425 P Street, NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Churchill Embassy Row Boutique Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
1914 Connecticut Ave NW
20009 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Homewood Suites Washington DC Downtown

Address
1,3 mi
1475 Massachusetts Avenue NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Central Townhouse Apartments

Address
0,8 mi
1960 Irving NW
20010 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Birdhouse Bed and Breakfast

Address
0,9 mi
327 T St NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Address
1,2 mi
1501 Rhode Island Ave NW
20005 WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Columbia Heights (WMATA station)

Columbia Heights is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C. , on the Green Line. It is also served by the Yellow Line during off-peak times. Due to successful redevelopment since the station's opening, Columbia Heights is one of the busiest Metro stops outside of the downtown core, with over four million exits in 2010.

Located at 38.9287, -77.0324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Green Line (Washington Metro), Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Yellow Line (Washington Metro), Public art in Washington, D.C., Black people in art, Railway stations opened in 1999

Turner's Arena

Turner's Arena was the name given to a 2,000 seat arena, located near the northeast corner of 14th and W Streets, NW in Washington, DC, and originally owned by local wrestling promoter Joe Turner. This venue was an early home to the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, a precursor to World Wrestling Entertainment, which was started by Vincent J. McMahon in January 1953. McMahon took over the territory from Gabe Menendez, who had succeeded Turner after his death in 1947.

Located at 38.9194, -77.0315 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1965 disestablishments, Sports venues in Washington, D.C.

Columbia Heights (Washington, D.C.)

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood in central Washington, D.C.

Located at 38.925, -77.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Cardozo Senior High School

Cardozo Senior High School is a secondary school at 13th and Clifton Street in northwest Washington, D.C. , United States, in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Cardozo is operated by District of Columbia Public Schools. The school is named after clergyman, politician and educator Francis Lewis Cardozo.

Located at 38.9219, -77.0284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Washington, D.C., Gothic Revival architecture in Washington, D.C., William B. Ittner buildings, School buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C.

Burr Gymnasium

Burr Gymnasium is multi-purpose arena in Washington, D.C. which opened in 1963. It is home to the Howard University Bison basketball team. It is named after John Harold Burr Jr. , chairman of the physical education department from 1923 to 1958. It has a seating capacity of 2,700.

Located at 38.9264, -77.0221 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Washington, D.C.

Pleasant Plains, Washington, D.C

Pleasant Plains is a neighborhood in central Washington, D.C. largely occupied by Howard University. For this reason it is also sometimes referred to as Howard Town or, less frequently, Howard Village. It is situated in the Northwest quadrant of the city and bordered by 2nd Street, and McMillan Reservoir to the east; Florida Avenue and Barry Place to the south; Sherman Avenue to the west; and Harvard Street to the north.

Located at 38.9288, -77.0233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

All Souls Church, Unitarian (Washington, D.C.)

All Souls Church, Unitarian is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1500 Harvard Street NW at the intersection of 16th Street, Washington, D.C. , roughly where the Mt. Pleasant-Columbia Heights-Adams Morgan neighborhoods of the city meet. The design of its current building, completed in 1924, is based on St. Martin's-in-the-Fields in London.

Located at 38.926, -77.0361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1924, 20th-century Unitarian Universalist church buildings, Georgian Revival architecture in Washington, D.C., Religious organizations established in 1821, Unitarian Universalist churches in Washington, D.C.

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School is a magnet high school located in Washington, D.C. , that was originally built to serve as a neighborhood Junior High School. The school's name commemorates Benjamin Banneker, an African-American scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer. In 1980 the school was converted to a magnet high school for academics. The school is colloquially referred to by students and faculty as "Banneker.

Located at 38.9236, -77.0239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Washington, D.C., Magnet schools in Washington, D.C.

Booker T. Washington Public Charter School

Located at 38.9203, -77.0312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1990, District of Columbia Public Schools, Charter schools in the District of Columbia, Public high schools in Washington, D.C., 1990 establishments in the United States

Tubman Elementary School

Tubman Elementary School is a public elementary school, named after Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the U.S. Civil War. It is located in Washington, DC and is under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia Public Schools. It was built in 1970, shortly after the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots which ravaged its neighborhood of Columbia Heights. Over four hundred students are currently enrolled from pre-school to fifth grade.

Located at 38.9289, -77.0294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
District of Columbia Public Schools, Public elementary schools in Washington, D.C., Educational institutions established in 1970

Bell Multicultural High School

Bell Multicultural High School is a public school located in the neighborhood of Columbia Heights in Washington, D.C. , United States. Bell Multicultural is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. As of May 2008, the principal is Maria Tukeva. Students are required to take classes in either Spanish or French with the goal of becoming proficient in that language. All students are required to take two Advanced Placement classes, one in English literature and one in English language.

Located at 38.9293, -77.0356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Public Schools

DC USA

DC USA is an 890,000-square-foot retail development in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A Washington City Paper poll named DC USA the "Best Designed Retail Space" of 2009. The development is adjacent to the Columbia Heights station on the Yellow and Green Lines of the Washington Metro. It is also served by 10 bus routes and has a 1,000-space parking garage.

Located at 38.9293, -77.0337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Washington, D.C., Shopping malls established in 2008

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Meridian Hill, Meridian Hill Heights, Columbia Heights