Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., that has been a pillar of the community since its opening in 1910. Head to Washington to see it. Further out, White House is 1.5 mi away.
A theatre inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Howard Theatre 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 35 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 4 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 4 miles from Howard Theatre.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Plan a visit to Howard Theatre around the weather below.
Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., that has been a pillar of the community since its opening in 1910. This historic venue, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, showcases a variety of events, including live music, comedy, weddings, private events, and more.
- Type
- Theatre
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Lodging near Howard Theatre
The closest lodging is in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Smithsonian Institution
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Howard Theatre | 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 | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 7 mi northwest | 10 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 | 11 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Greenbelt | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 campground | 24,948 | $255K | D− |
| North Bethesda | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
You can reach each of these within 4 miles.
Big draw1in town National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw22 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw43 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw54 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw62 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw82 mi National park siteNational MallPhoto 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 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, 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
What people ask about Howard Theatre
Is Howard Theatre in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Howard Theatre?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Howard Theatre from Baltimore?
About 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Howard Theatre?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near Howard Theatre?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (5 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (8 mi, 44 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Washington
Questions and tips go in Washington’s Town Square.
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