The Cloisters

The Cloisters is a residential area in Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic. The Cloisters is situated nearby to the hospital Children’s National Medical Center, as well as near MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Church

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is situated 2,400 feet northeast of The Cloisters.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Hospital

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the largest not-for-profit Hospital in Washington, D.C.. It is a member of MedStar Health, licensed for 926 beds, and a teaching hospital for Georgetown University School of Medicine. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is situated 2,300 feet west of The Cloisters.

Children’s National Medical Center

Hospital

Children's National Hospital is a freestanding, 323-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Washington, D.C. It is affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and the Howard University College of Medicine. Children’s National Medical Center is situated 2,200 feet west of The Cloisters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Edgewood and Bloomingdale.

Edgewood

Neighborhood

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Edgewood is a neighborhood located in Ward 5 of Northeast Washington, D.C. Edgewood is bounded by Michigan Avenue NE to the north, Rhode Island Avenue NE to the south, North Capitol Street to the west, and the Washington Metro's Red Line to the east.

Bloomingdale

Neighborhood

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Bloomingdale is a neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., less than two miles north of the United States Capitol building. It is a primarily residential neighborhood, with a small commercial center near the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue and First Street NW featuring bars, restaurants, and food markets.