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Constitution Gardens

Constitution Gardens is a park area in Washington, D.C., United States, located within the boundaries of the National Mall.

Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Washington
247 places to stay
Established
1976
National Park Service
Wikipedia readers
6.9K
a year · #2,835 of 7,799
In brief

A national park site inside Washington

You can stay in Washington

Constitution Gardens 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 37 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 3 miles away

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Constitution Gardens.

Established in 1976

Constitution Gardens dates from 1976 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Washington. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan44° / 27°
Feb47° / 28°
Mar56° / 35°
Apr67° / 45°
May76° / 55°
Jun84° / 64°
Jul89° / 69°
Aug87° / 67°
Sep80° / 60°
Oct69° / 48°
Nov57° / 38°
Dec48° / 31°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Washington. Washington’s full climate →
About

Constitution Gardens

Constitution Gardens is a park area in Washington, D.C., United States, located within the boundaries of the National Mall. The 50-acre (200,000 m2) park is bounded on the west by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, on the east by 17th St NW, on the north by Constitution Avenue, and on the south by the Reflecting Pool.

Constitution Gardens has a small pond, which contains the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence on an island open to pedestrians.

Type
National park site
Established
1976
Area
49 acres
Run by
National Park Service
Wikipedia readers
6.9K a year
Official site
nps.gov/coga
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Plan your visit

Before you go

Address1850 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20002(202) 426-6841
HoursAll dayThe sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks (other than the Washington Monument) are always open to the public. Restrooms, museums and elevators close in the evenings (check individual sites for hours).
Getting thereParking Because of limited parking availability, public transportation is recommended. Street parking is available on Constitution Ave. during posted hours. Bicycle Sidewalks and paved paths are open to bicycles in the park. Please walk your bicycle across the footbridge to Signers Island. Public Transportation Constitution Gardens is approximately 1 mile f…
National Park Service. Check the park’s site for closures and alerts.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Constitution Gardens

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Washington (247) and Arlington (58).

12345678Washington247Arlington58Alexandria44Bethesda26Tysons25College Park17National Harbor10Springfield13United States Triumphal ArchArlington National CemeteryNational Mall5 mi
Constitution GardensPark land12Places to stay in town
  1. 1White House
  2. 2Washington Monument
  3. 3United States Triumphal Arch
  4. 4Arlington National Cemetery
  5. 5Smithsonian Institution
  6. 6Lincoln Memorial
  7. 7Ford's Theatre
  8. 8National Mall
In town

Washington

247 places to stay · 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

693,645 people

5 min drive

Arlington

58 places to stay · 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

236,254 people

3 mi west of Constitution Gardens · 3 mi to the park

10 min drive

Alexandria

44 places to stay · 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins

160,662 people

5 mi southwest of Constitution Gardens · 5 mi to the park

10 min drive

Bethesda

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

69,397 people

8 mi northwest of Constitution Gardens · 8 mi to the park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Constitution GardensDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Washingtonin town—247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds693,645$737KD−
Arlington3 mi west5 min58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins236,254$895K—
Alexandria5 mi southwest10 min44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins160,662$735KC
Bethesda8 mi northwest10 min26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins69,397$1,170K—
Tysons10 mi west15 min25 25 hotels28,936$640K—
College Park9 mi northeast15 min17 16 hotels · 1 motel35,418$438K—
National Harbor8 mi south10 min10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B4,454$473K—
Springfield11 mi southwest15 min13 13 hotels31,154$640K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub22 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub28 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · park boundary: National Park Service · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Constitution Gardens’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Constitution Gardens

Other well-known places within 2 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo 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 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Visiting Constitution Gardens

Is Constitution Gardens in Washington?

Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 1850 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20002.

When is the best time to visit Constitution Gardens?

April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.

How far is Constitution Gardens from Baltimore?

About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Constitution Gardens?

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.

Where should I stay near Constitution Gardens?

Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (3 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Washington

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.