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United States Capitol
Neoclassical seat of the US Congress topped by the iconic cast-iron dome, a centrepiece of the National Mall.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Woodlawn
Maryland, United States · North America
About Woodlawn
Woodlawn works well as a base: 12km from United States Capitol.
Woodlawn is a town located in Maryland, United States. With a population of 6,334, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Woodlawn sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Woodlawn to your route.
About Woodlawn
Glenridge station is an under-construction light rail station in Hyattsville, Maryland, that will be served by the Purple Line. The station has an island platform on the west side of Veterans Parkway just south of Annapolis Road. Original plans called for side platforms. As of 2026, the Purple Line is planned to openRead more
in late 2027.
The station features an Art-in-Transit installation to the west of the island platform known as Turning Point. The installation is a 20 feet (6.1 m)-high stainless steel pylon finished in gold leaf, and according to the artist represents gears transformed to jewels as rail transforms a community.
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Where is Woodlawn located?
Woodlawn is located in Maryland, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.9496 latitude, -76.8914 longitude.
What is the population of Woodlawn?
Woodlawn has a population of approximately 6,334 people, making it a town in United States.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,334
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Maryland
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 38.9496, -76.8914
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Woodlawn
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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National Mall
America's front yard stretching from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, lined with iconic monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian museums.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Home to the Hope Diamond and over 148 million specimens, making it one of the world's premier natural history collections.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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National Gallery of Art
A free world-class museum on the National Mall featuring masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present, including the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in the Americas.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Smithsonian Museums
The world's largest museum complex with 21 museums and galleries, all free, including the Air and Space Museum and Natural History Museum.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The world's most visited aerospace museum, displaying the Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, and Apollo 11 command module.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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The White House
Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States since 1800, a symbol of American democracy.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Washington Monument
Towering 169-metre marble obelisk on the National Mall honouring America's first president, George Washington.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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