Carter Barron Amphitheatre
The Carter Barron Amphitheatre is a 4,200-seat outdoor performance venue in Washington, D.C., United States. Its history begins in 1949. Look also at White House, 3.6 mi away.
A theatre inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Carter Barron Amphitheatre is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 33 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 7 miles from Carter Barron Amphitheatre.
Established in 1949
Carter Barron Amphitheatre dates from 1949. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Carter Barron Amphitheatre are below.
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
The Carter Barron Amphitheatre is a 4,200-seat outdoor performance venue in Washington, D.C., United States. Located in Rock Creek Park, the amphitheatre opened in 1950, in honor of the 150th anniversary of Washington, D.C. as the United States' capital. The National Park Service has operated Carter Barron, having offered a variety of quality performances, including reggae, Latin, classical, gospel, musicals, pop, R&B, jazz, new age, theater, and dance. Many of the performances have been provided free of charge. The adjacent William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center is part of the Carter Barron recreational facility.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1949
- Opened
- 1950
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Nights near Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3United States Triumphal Arch
- 4Arlington National Cemetery
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Carter Barron Amphitheatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 9 mi south | 15 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| College Park | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Tysons | 10 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| North Bethesda | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| Silver Spring | 4 mi north | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,462 | $643K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Other well-known places within 6 miles.
Big draw14 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw24 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw35 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw45 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw54 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw64 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw74 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw85 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown SoldierPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain
Carter Barron Amphitheatre: common questions
Is Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Carter Barron Amphitheatre?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Carter Barron Amphitheatre from Baltimore?
About 33 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Carter Barron Amphitheatre?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Carter Barron Amphitheatre?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (6 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (9 mi, 44 places to stay).
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