65. Walking history and architecture tour of Chevy Chase DC

Walking history and architecture tour of Chevy Chase DC

Tour description:

Take a 1.5-hour walking tour of the original sections of the Chevy Chase DC neighborhood. Visit the section of Connecticut Avenue, NW between the DC Line (at Chevy Chase Circle) and Livingston Street, NW including slected blocks on either side of the Avenue. Learn the history of the area, from indigenous peoples to the 20th century, with additional focus on the development and architecture of the neighborhood by the Chevy Chase Land Company.

Tour Guide: Keene Taylor; Board member of Historic Chevy Chase DC

Ward: 3

TOUR INFORMATION:

Tour Starting Location:

Avalon Theater

5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015

Meet in front of the historic Avalon Theater.

· Closest Metro or Bus Line: Friendship Heights Metro is about 1/2-2/3 miles from Avalon Theater

· Tour Ending Location: same (5612 Conn Ave)

· Tour Length: 1 hour

· Tour Distance: 1.25 miles

· Fitness Level: Low Level (slow walking, flat terrain)

· Audio Enhancer: Yes

· ASL: No

· Wheelchair Accessible: No

· Stroller Accessible: Yes

Host or Publisher Events DC