District Heights, District of ColumbiaBenning Park Recreation CenterFort Davis ParkKingman and Heritage IslandsFort Stanton ParkSaint Ignatius ChurchFort Lincoln Recreation Center
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District Heights

District Heights is a town in District of Columbia district, District of Columbia, United States of about 6,144 people. Within 50 km by road there are 272 places to visit: 51 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 parks and 45 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Benning Park Recreation Center, Capitol View Plaza and Fort Davis Park.

38.8576° N, 76.8894° WPop. 6,144

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Within 30 km272 places
Within 50 km272
Must-see272
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Benning Park Recreation Center, park near District Heights
Must-see

Benning Park Recreation Center

Park · 5 km

Capitol View Plaza, nature spot near District Heights
Must-see

Capitol View Plaza

Nature spot · 5 km

Fort Davis Park, fort near District Heights
Must-see

Fort Davis Park

Fort · 7 km

Places near District Heights by type

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One day from District Heights

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:27 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave District Heights
  2. Benning Park Recreation Centerpark · 45 min
  3. Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardensgarden · 45 min
  4. Emmanuel Church of God in Christchurch · 30 min
  5. Oxon Run Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Saint Ignatius Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in District Heights
Today’s loopDistrict HeightsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near District Heights?

Benning Park Recreation Center (park, about 5 km), Capitol View Plaza (nature spot, about 5 km), Fort Davis Park (fort, about 7 km), Fort Dupont Park (fort, about 7 km), Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (church, about 9 km), Kingman and Heritage Islands (park, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of District Heights?

272 places on Spotwander: 57 other attractions, 51 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 parks, 45 forts & heritage, 28 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to District Heights?

Capitol View Plaza, about 5 km by road; Anacostia Fitness Center (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to District Heights?

Benning Park Recreation Center, about 5 km by road; Kingman and Heritage Islands (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from District Heights?

Start in District Heights, visit Benning Park Recreation Center, then Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, then Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, then Oxon Run Park, then Saint Ignatius Church, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.