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Decatur House


Decatur House
748 Jackson Place NW
Washington DC, DC 20006
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Renwick Gallery 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
National Portrait Gallery 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Decatur House” Wcities.com
“Decatur House” PlanetWare.com
“Washington, DC - The United States Capital City” Luxury Experience Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #52 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
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Traveler Description: Right across from the White House, this is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington DC and was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Other
Address: 748 Jackson Place NW Washington DC, DC 20006
Tel: 202-842-0920
Fax: 202-842-0030

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“Little Hidden Gem in Plain site”
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5 of 5 stars
noke 6 contributions
Ontario
May 9, 2008

Do NOT miss this place! It is down the street from the White House, across the street and over from the Church of the Presidents (if that's the exact name). The tour cost about 5 bucks. There was just myself and another couple in this tour. The young woman who did the tour was knowledgable, and very very gratious. I... more

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Decatur House Address

748 Jackson Place NW, Washington DC, DC 20006
Tel: 202-842-0920 Fax: 202-842-0030