Pennsylvania Avenue
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital.
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About Pennsylvania Avenue
A street unlike any other. 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.
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Driving times from Pennsylvania Avenue, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
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- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Pennsylvania Avenue?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Pennsylvania Avenue?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach World War I Memorial (2 min), Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (2 min), Constitution Gardens (4 min), World War II Memorial (4 min), Washington Monument (5 min), National Mall and Memorial Parks (5 min).