What is near Metro Center?
Owen Barnes
Updated on February 21, 2026
What is near Metro Center?
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
How do I get to the White House on the Metro?
Metro Center is on the Blue/Orange/Silver/Red lines and one of the main stations downtown. It has a number of exits, the closest to the White House Visitor Center being the exit on 13th and G St NW. Once you exit the station, head south down 13th Street until you reach Pennsylvania Ave NW and turn right.
Where does the DC metro go?
Popular sightseeing Metro stops include the Smithsonian (Orange, Silver and Blue lines), Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red line) and Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Green and Yellow lines). You can plan your trip and find the best route using Metro’s Trip Planner.
What Metro stop is the Washington Monument?
the Smithsonian Metro Station
Although the Washington Monument is accessible from two Metro Stations, the closest station is the Smithsonian Metro Station. The Smithsonian Station has two exits. Make sure to leave the station through “The Mall Exit” (at 12th St & Jefferson Dr SW).
What station is closest to the White House?
Farragut West Metro Station station
The Farragut West Metro Station station is the nearest one to White House in Washington.
Is the Lincoln Memorial near the White House?
The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The Washington Monument, the Capitol Building, the Jefferson Memorial, the Pentagon, and the Lincoln Memorial are also in the Washington, D.C. area.
How do you travel on the Metro?
TRAVELING BY METRO
- Reach The Station. Click here for Metro Fare Calculator.
- Choose Your Journey and Ticket options.
- Enter Through The Ticket Gates.
- Reach The Platform.
- Board The Metro Train.
- Inside The Metro Train.
- Alight From The Metro Train.
- Exit Through The Ticket Gates.
How do you ride the Metro?
How to Ride Metro Rail
- Get to your station. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for your train to arrive.
- Pay with TAP. Buy a TAP card and load fare at the TAP vending machine.
- Board the Train. Wait for train to make a complete stop and stand behind the yellow line.
- Enjoy the Ride.
- Exit the Train.
Why is the Washington Monument closed?
Washington – The National Park Service announced today that the Washington Monument will close until further notice as a measure to protect staff and visitors from the spread of COVID-19.
What Metro stop is National Mall?
L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station station
The L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station station is the nearest one to National Mall in Washington.
How can you visit the White House?
Requesting a White House tour Public tour requests must be made through your member of Congress (find your member of Congress and contact information) and submitted up to three months in advance and no less than 21 days prior to your visit.
Is there anything inside the Lincoln Memorial?
The Lincoln Memorial interior is divided into three chambers (north, south, and central). The north and south side chambers contain carved inscriptions of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address and his Gettysburg Address. Bordering these inscriptions are pilasters ornamented with fasces, eagles, and wreaths.
