Colonial Parking

Colonial Parking is a parking area in Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic. Colonial Parking is situated nearby to the park Nuns of the Battlefield, as well as near B’Nai B’Rith Klutznick Museum.

Type: Parking area
Parking: underground
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Nuns of the Battlefield.

Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Church

Photo: APK, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., is a Catholic cathedral, most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral. It and is the seat of the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Nuns of the Battlefield

Park

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.

Nuns of the Battlefield is a public artwork made in 1924 by Irish artist Jerome Connor, located at the intersection of Rhode Island Avenue NW, M Street, and Connecticut Avenue NW, in Washington, D.C., United States.

Charles Sumner School

Museum

Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Charles Sumner School, established in 1872, was one of the earliest schools for African Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the prominent abolitionist and United States Senator Charles Sumner, the school became the first teachers' college for black citizens in the city and the headquarters of its segregated school system for African American students. Charles Sumner School is situated 330 feet east of Colonial Parking.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Golden Triangle and Dupont Circle.

Golden Triangle

Neighborhood

Photo: Visviva, CC0.

The Golden Triangle is a neighborhood and business improvement district in Washington, D.C. Covering 43 blocks, it encompasses the western part of Washington's central business district, running from the front yard of the White House's north side to Dupont Circle and from 16th Street NW to 21st Street NW and including sections of K Street and Connecticut Avenue.

Dupont Circle

Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Dupont Circle is an affluent historic neighborhood in Washington D.C. It is known for its beautiful Victorian homes, walkability, and has offices, civic institutions, hotels, night clubs, bars, cafes, art galleries, and shops.

West End

Photo: Dschwen, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The West End of Downtown D.C. is the area immediately west of downtown. This guide focuses on the areas of K Street, the West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods.