Washington, D.C.'s historic Embassy Row district was once an elite address where the political leaders, businessmen and socialites of the late 1880s and early 1900s lived in elegant mansions. The area began to lose its status in the 1920s, and many of the homes were sold to house embassies both during the Depression and after World War II. Today, Embassy Row is home to more than 60 foreign embassies representing nations around the globe. www.washington.org
Embassy Row Hotel Accommodations -
Located just two miles away from Washington, D.C.'s Embassy Row, the Churchill Hotel is a historic landmark hotel offering a full menu of modern amenities while maintaining the historic charm of our landmark 1906 building. Relax after a day of work or play in Washington, D.C. where you'll enjoy a throwback to the age of elegance and excellence at the Churchill Hotel.
List of Embassies on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. -
The British Embassy was the first to inhabit Embassy Row, with others following quickly behind. The Embassy Row of today features an A-list of nations represented both on Massachusetts Avenue and on other nearby streets.
Countries Represented on Embassy Row
Australia
Bahamas
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Chad
Chile
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
East Timore
Estonia
Finland
Georgia
Greece
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Ireland
Japan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lesotho
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Romania
South Africa
South Korea
Sudan
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Zambia
Vice President's Residence on Embassy Row -
Situated on the grounds of the U.S, Naval Observatory on Embassy Row, this stunning Queen Anne style residence was built in 1893 and is home to the Vice President of the United States. Originally designed to house the superintendent of the USNO, the home was refurbished in 1973 and became the residence of the first Vice President in 1977, when Walter Mondale and his family moved in. The home has now hosted five additional Vice Presidents, with Vice President Biden and his family as its current residents.
Visit Embassy Row -
Embassy Row is located on Massachusetts Avenue. Visitors can walk through this once elite neighborhood and enjoy the grand, Beaux-Arts architecture of the elegant mansions that line the avenue, or enjoy a guided tour of the area. www.embassy.org/embassy_row/mass.html
Embassy Row Tours -
Learn more about the rich history of Washington, D.C. with a guided walking tour of Embassy Row. The two-hour docent led tours offer insight into the nouveau-riche, high society barons who built the mansions now housing embassies, and retell stories about the people who created this upscale neighborhood and how it became the international business district of today. Tours are offered every Saturday at 10am, from April through October, rain or shine. Cost is $15 per person, and children under age three are free. www.washingtonwalks.com/tours/embassy-row.shtml
