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Motorcycles pass by a crowd in a parade. Photo: NPS

Pennsylvania Avenue

National Park Service site · District of Columbia

A street unlike any other.

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
  • Weather now73°F Overcast
  • Alerts No active alerts

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.

Topics
  • Presidents
  • Scenic Views
A stone plaza depicting a map of the globe.
Explore the plaza, fountains, and artwork of the US Navy Memorial. — NPS / Chris Elbich

Things to Do

2 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.

A bronze statue of a man on horse atop a stone plinth.
Hancock grew to fame in the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg. — NPS / Chris Elbich

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Open 24 hours, daily · A

Hours details
  • AOpen 24 hours, daily

    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.

Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

1 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20002

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Weather & conditions

73°F
Overcast · feels like 70°
  • Today 75° 59°
    Overcast
    80% rain
  • Tomorrow 82° 58°
    Sunny
    5% rain
  • Wednesday 88° 65°
    Sunny
    17% rain

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What to expect by season

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)

Photos

  • A grass circle in a gray stone plaza with lines resembling streets with the US Capitol in the rear.
    Freedom Plaza is a large square on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. — NPS / Chris Elbich
  • A rather squat, stone obelisk in a plaza with a bronze figure on the face.

Getting There

1 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20002

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.

Full directions

Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court buildings.

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Mailing address: 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20242

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