Motorcycles pass by a crowd in a parade.

Pennsylvania Avenue

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Pennsylvania Avenue

Street in Maryland and the District of Columbia, United States

Pennsylvania Avenue is a primarily diagonal street in Washington, D.C., that connects the United States Capitol with the White House and then crosses northwest Washington, D.C., to Georgetown. Traveling through southeast Washington from the Capitol, it enters Prince George's County, Maryland, and becomes MD Route 4 and then MDย 717 in Upper Marlboro, and finally Stephanie Roper Highway.

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About Pennsylvania Avenue

A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.

Park Photos

Motorcycles pass by a crowd in a parade.
A stone plaza depicting a map of the globe.
A bronze statue of a man on horse atop a stone plinth.
A grass circle in a gray stone plaza with lines resembling streets with the US Capitol in the rear.
A rather squat, stone obelisk in a plaza with a bronze figure on the face.

Activities

Operating Hours

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The Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is always open to the public (except for special events like Presidential Inaugurations and State Funerals). There are no Rangers on duty at this site (except for special events). The United States Park Police are on duty 24 hours a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Pennsylvania Avenue?

Pennsylvania Avenue is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Pennsylvania Avenue?

Popular activities at Pennsylvania Avenue include: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.

What is the weather like at Pennsylvania Avenue?

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

How do I get to Pennsylvania Avenue?

Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The avenue is among the world's more famous streets and is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital, extending through the corridors of Federal power and influence. "America's Main Street" visually connects, yet separates, the White House from the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court buildings.

Entrance Fees

Free Admission

Weather

Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

Directions

Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site is part of National Mall and Memorial Parks. The avenue is among the world's more famous streets and is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital, extending through the corridors of Federal power and influence. "America's Main Street" visually connects, yet separates, the White House from the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court buildings.

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Location

Coordinates38.8943, -77.0251

Official Resources

NPS Official Website