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Embassy Row

Washington DC, DC
Ranked #56 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Description: The section of Massachusetts Avenue with many embassies and the house of the Vice President located on one end.
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JRWilcox
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

There is not a whole lot to see here. Not worth stopping but fun to pass through on your way to more interesting sites

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Embassy Row is a beautiful area, and it's fun to see all the different flags. Find out what is special about Sir Winston Churchill's stride at the British Embassy!

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Parker, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Pretty cool to see the different buildings, not a bad walk. Some hills. Go when it is cooler...

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Miami, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

nice to walk and see how many different countries we have put together in just one section

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Falls Church, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Drive through when it's not rush hour so you can go a little slower and enjoy the sites. Read the plaques to know which country it represents. A lovely neighborhood.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Top Contributor
148 reviews 148 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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If your thing is not walking around looking at big, luxurious, old buildings, then this is one DC attraction you can skip. But if you're willing to spend a few hours checking out such sights, then this is well worthwhile. My favorite way to see a chunk of Embassy Row is to walk along Massachusetts Avenue northwest from the Dupont... More

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Morgantown, West Virginia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Embassy row is a great part of town to walk (a few miles) and see all the embassies in this row. This is not all the embassies in DC but over half of them. Try and find a 'tour guide' of sorts to give you the tour so you know the history of the embassies and the area. Well worth... More

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Delmar, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

There is a time when the Embassys hold open houses in May - it is a great time to go! Very festive and entertaining. Some have give aways or samples too.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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206 reviews 206 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

To go in any of these you have to be invited, but they are worth cruising buy on bike, on foot or by car, just to experience seeing grand old houses and architecture. E.g., the Finnish glass block is amazing, and the statue of Winston Churchill in front of the British Embassy.

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Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

My husband and I walked around Embassy Row and had the most enjoyable time looking at all the lovely houses and big trees that lined the streets. The Embassies located on Wyoming Ave were especially beautiful and majestic! It's definitely worth a stroll into these neighborhoods.

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