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Washington, D.C. · Neighborhood
What to do in Navy Yard right now
Riverfront: Nationals Park, Yards Park, Anacostia waterfront.
Within 1.1 mi of Navy Yard center · radius, not neighborhood boundary
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Best first stop
U.S. Navy Museum
Stop here to experience the only comprehensive overview of U.S. naval history in one location. It is a unique opportunity to see naval artifacts and…
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Start with U.S. Navy Museum and Latrobe Gate. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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Source-backed place · Museums
U.S. Navy Museum
The only museum providing a complete overview of U.S. naval history, this official Navy site preserves artifacts and artwork from…
History
4 sources
Source-backed place · Museums
Display ship Barry
A former Forrest Sherman-class destroyer that served as the Navy's premier display ship at the historic Washington Navy Yard from…
History
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Latrobe Gate
A Greek Revival masterpiece and the oldest continuously manned Marine sentry post in the nation, this historic gate survived the…
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · History
Tingey House
The official residence of the Chief of Naval Operations, this 1804 landmark is one of the few structures to survive the British i…
History
5 sources
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Diamond Teague Park
A serene half-acre riverfront plaza named for a fallen Earth Conservation Corps member, connecting Nationals Park to the Anacosti…
Free
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Barracks Row
The oldest commercial district in Washington, D.C., this historic corridor on 8th Street SE blends military history with a vibran…
Free
History
6 sources
Where to eat and drink
Food and drinks in Navy Yard
Source-backed place · Markets
Eastern Market
Washington, DC's oldest continually operating public fresh food market, located in a historic 19th-century brick building in the…
1-2_hours
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History
6 sources
Weekend stalls, antiques, and local makers make this DC’s most browsed market, not a tourist trap.
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Don't-miss Navy Yard
Source-backed place · Event Venue
Audi Field
A state-of-the-art, 20,000-capacity soccer-specific stadium in Buzzard Point, serving as the home for D.C. United, DC Power FC, a…
Free
Photography
6 sources
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Navy Yard, straight to the point
What are the best things to do in Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.?
Riverfront: Nationals Park, Yards Park, Anacostia waterfront. Start with U.S. Navy Museum, Display ship Barry, and Latrobe Gate, then use the Nearby location picker to adjust by your exact location, time, weather, and walking pace.
Is Navy Yard a good area to stay in Washington, D.C.?
Navy Yard is one of Washington, D.C.'s most walkable areas to base yourself. As a part of town it keeps places, food, and events close together, so it's an easy district to stay in and explore on foot — use the map to see what's within a short walk before you book.
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