Things to do near Anacostia station
Real, Google-sourced attractions, restaurants and hotels within 5 km of the station — with distance, walking time, ratings and directions for every place.
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Things to do near Anacostia
Anacostia station on the Washington Metro sits within walking distance of 4 major attractions, 4 highly rated restaurants, and 4 nearby hotels — all within about 5 km. Every listing here is sourced directly from Google Places, so ratings, distances and photos reflect real, current data rather than a hand-picked guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near Anacostia station?
Near Anacostia station on the Washington Metro, you'll find 12 highly rated places within a short walk, including National Mall, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
What's the highest-rated place near Anacostia station?
National Mall has the highest rating nearby at 4.8 out of 5, based on 139,993 Google reviews.
What's the closest place to Anacostia station?
Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf is the closest listed place, about 3.1 km away — roughly a 39 minute walk from Anacostia station.
How many restaurants and hotels are near Anacostia station?
There are 4 attractions, 4 restaurants and 4 hotels listed near Anacostia station, all sourced from Google Places.
Are there family-friendly places near Anacostia station?
Yes — 10 of the 12 places near Anacostia station are tagged family-friendly by Google, including National Mall, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
How accurate is this information?
Every place, rating, photo and video here comes directly from Google Places and YouTube — not a hand-written guide. Ratings and hours can change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated August 23, 2026.