Observatory Circle is the 41st most walkable neighborhood in Washington D.C. with 963 residents.
Observatory Circle has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Massachusetts Heights, Woodland-Normanstone Terrace, Glover Park, Burleith, Woodley Park, Georgetown and Cathedral Heights.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Observatory Circle.
Observatory Circle is the 41st most walkable neighborhood in Washington D.C. with a Walk Score of 77.
The best Washington D.C. neighborhoods for walkability are Dupont Circle, West End and Downtown.
Compare Observatory Circle to other Washington D.C. neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Trinidad | 78 | 58 | 63 |
| 40 | Wakefield | 77 | 64 | 54 |
| 41 | Observatory Circle | 77 | 59 | 58 |
| 42 | Edgewood | 76 | 70 | 70 |
| 43 | Wesley Heights | 75 | 51 | 51 |
There are about 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Observatory Circle. People in Observatory Circle can walk to an average of 0.4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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Many nearby public transportation options.
Observatory Circle has good public transportation and about 6 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Observatory Circle on public transit.
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Some bike infrastructure.
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