What's Anacostia Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not check out Anacostia? Take time to see places like Frederick Douglass Historic Site and Avalon Playground while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include White House and United States Capitol.
How to Get to Anacostia
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington 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:
- Union Station Shopping Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Smithsonian Institution (2.8 mi/4.6 km away)
- MGM National Harbor Casino (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
- Eastern Market (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Arena Stage (2.1 mi/3.5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)