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Back road to the National Zoological Park from our Guesthouse (1 mile away!)

If you are staying with us this season you might want to visit the National Zoological Park (which is Free to the public!).  Only one-mile away, you could walk there by following these easy directions from our DC Guest House:

From 2005 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 2009 -

1)Travel a few blocks NE down Columbia Rd (take a left walking out from our entrance) and make your way to 18th Street (about a 1/4 mile walk)

2) Make a left at the Starbucks on 18th and Columbia and you will be on Adams Mill Road.

3) Take Adams Mill Road (for about 3/4 mile) down the hill to Harvard Street and make a left.

4) At the bottom of the hill you will see the back entrance to the National Zoological Park.

Enjoy!

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

Washington DC Activities

The Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park

Come and vist the largest zoo in the DC area, The Smithsonian National Zoological Park which  is located at the Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station. There are over 300 species to view and take pictures of while walking around.  With over 50 exhibits and 2000 animals in one place, the National Zoo is the best free activity to do in DC.

PS: Don’t forget to say “hi” to  the world famous Giant Panda bears from China:)

Tamara, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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