Shaw
in Washington County of District of Columbia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.912 and -77.021 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 54' 43" and W -77° 1' 16"
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: 01:27 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 7:56 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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Shaw

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

Current time in Shaw is now 01:27 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports near Shaw, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 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 66 mi (or 106 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, 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: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1030 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 26th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Morrison Clark Historic Hotel

Address
0,6 mi
1015 L Street Northwest, Washington D.C.
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Henley Park Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
Massachusetts Ave NW 926
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center

Address
0,8 mi
900 10th Street NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
999 Ninth Street NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Marriott Marquis Washington DC

Address
0,6 mi
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Kimpton Mason and Rook Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
1430 RHODE ISLAND NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Global Luxury Suites at Logan Circle

Address
0,6 mi
1425 P Street, NW
20005 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard

Address
0,7 mi
50 M St SE
20003 Washington
United States

Time Information

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


Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center DC

Address
0,7 mi
901 6th Street. NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Suite Home America - DC

Address
0,9 mi
300 Massachusetts Avenue NW
20001 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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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.

Mount Vernon Square (WMATA station)

Mount Vernon Square is a Washington Metro station in Washington, D.C. , on the Green and Yellow Lines. During rush hours, this is the northern terminus for Yellow Line service to Huntington, and trains reverse direction using a pocket track just north of the station.

Located at 38.9056, -77.0219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Green Line (Washington Metro), Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Yellow Line (Washington Metro)

Shaw – Howard University (WMATA station)

Shaw – Howard University 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.

Located at 38.9129, -77.0222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Green Line (Washington Metro), Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Yellow Line (Washington Metro)

Griffith Stadium

Griffith Stadium was a sports stadium that stood in Washington, D.C. from 1911 to 1965, between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street, and between W Street and Florida Avenue, NW. An earlier wooden baseball park had been built on the same site in 1891. It was called Boundary Field or National Park, as its occupants were then known primarily by the nickname "Nationals.

Located at 38.9175, -77.0203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Washington Senators (1901–1960) stadiums, Washington Senators (1961–1971) stadiums, Washington Redskins stadiums, Georgetown Hoyas football, Maryland Terrapins football venues, George Washington Colonials football, Homestead Grays, Defunct Major League Baseball venues, Defunct National Football League venues, Defunct college football venues, Negro league baseball venues, Jewel Box parks, Destroyed landmarks in the United States, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Washington, D.C., Sports venues completed in 1911, Demolished buildings and structures in Washington, D.C.

9:30 Club

Nightclub 9:30 is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C.. The club originally opened in 1980 at 930 F St. NW in downtown Washington (hence the name). Co-owned by Rich Heinecke and Seth Hurwitz, it later moved to its current location at 815 V Street NW, anchoring the eastern end of the U Street Corridor. The 9:30 Club is served by the U Street station of the Washington Metro. The club has a capacity of 1200 people and is a standing-only venue.

Located at 38.918, -77.0237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nightclubs in Washington, D.C., Music venues in Washington, D.C.

Shaw, Washington, D.C

Shaw is a neighborhood located in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.

Located at 38.9111, -77.0219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., African American history in Washington, D.C.

Boundary Field

Boundary Field is a former baseball ground located in Washington, D.C. located on a larger block bounded approximately by Georgia Avenue, 5th Street, W Street and Florida Avenue, NW. It was just outside what was then the city limit of Washington, whose northern boundary was Boundary Street (later renamed Florida Avenue). The ground was home to the Washington Senators of the American Association in 1891 and then the National League from 1892 to 1899 after the League absorbed the Association.

Located at 38.9175, -77.0203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Georgetown Hoyas football, Defunct Major League Baseball venues, Baseball venues in Washington, D.C., Washington Senators (1891–1899), Washington Senators (1901–1960) stadiums

Athletic Park (Washington)

Athletic Park is a former baseball ground located in Washington, D.C. The ground was home to the Washington Nationals aka "Statesmen", of the American Association in 1884. The ballfield was located at S Street NW (south); T Street NW (north); and 9th Street NW (east); about a quarter mile southwest of the eventual site of Griffith Stadium. The club folded before the 1884 season ended. The ballpark site is now occupied by residences and education-related buildings.

Located at 38.9148, -77.0244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Washington, D.C., Defunct baseball venues, History of Washington, D.C., Baseball venues in Washington, D.C.

Florida Avenue

Florida Avenue is a major street in Washington, D.C. It was originally named Boundary Street, because it formed the northern boundary of Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for the Federal City. In 1890, since the city had grown beyond the borders of the original plan, Boundary Street was renamed. The western terminus of Florida Avenue is at Massachusetts Avenue, 22nd Street, and Q Street NW. From that terminus to 9th Street NW, Florida Avenue follows a winding path due to the city's topography.

Located at 38.9166, -77.0226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets in Washington, D.C., Dupont Circle

Moorland–Spingarn Research Center

The Moorland–Spingarn Research Center (MSRC) is recognized as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of African descent in Africa, the Americas, and other parts of the world. As one of Howard University's major research facilities, the MSRC collects, preserves, and makes available for research a wide range of resources chronicling the Black experience. The MSRC is named after Jesse E.

Located at 38.9176, -77.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University and college academic libraries in the United States, Libraries in Washington, D.C., Research libraries, Howard University

Brian MacKenzie Infoshop

The Brian MacKenzie Infoshop, named for an American University student active in the radical community who died of a heart condition in 1999, was a radical book and record shop located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. It served as a bookstore, as well as a community center, hangout, and meeting place for area radicals. The infoshop was entirely volunteer run and brought together works from various anarchist collectives such as AK Press, The Beehive Collective and CrimethInc.

Located at 38.9094, -77.0241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anarchist organizations in the United States, Independent bookstores of the United States, Infoshops, 2003 establishments in the United States, 2008 disestablishments, Defunct companies based in Washington, D.C.

Shiloh Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.)

Shiloh Baptist Church is located at 1500 9th Street N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20001 in the historic Shaw District.. The church was founded in Fredericksburg, VA in 1804.

Located at 38.9097, -77.0242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Baptist churches in Washington, D.C., African American history in Washington, D.C.

Engine House No. 7 (Washington, D.C.)

Engine House No. 7 is one of the original Fire Station Houses established by the District of Columbia Fire Department in the late 19th century. Built in 1884, Engine House No. 7 was home to Engine Co. No. 7 before the segregation of the Department in 1940 when it then housed the historic first all-black fire squad, Engine Co. No. 4. After Engine Co. No. 4 moved to a new location in 1976, Engine House No. 7 was sold to private owners and turned into a major local art studio.

Located at 38.9128, -77.0253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Fire stations in Washington, D.C.

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