What's Anacostia like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Anacostia? Take time to see places such as Frederick Douglass Historic Site and Avalon Playground while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Smithsonian Institution and National Mall.
How to get to Anacostia
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Anacostia
- College Park, MD (CGS), 8.7 mi (14 km) from Anacostia
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Anacostia
Things to see and do in and around Anacostia
What to see in Anacostia
- Frederick Douglass Historic Site
- Avalon Playground
Things to do near Anacostia:
- Smithsonian Institution (2.8 mi/4.6 km away)
- Union Station Shopping Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Eastern Market (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Arena Stage (2.1 mi/3.5 km away)
- Museum of the Bible (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)