Parking Near Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Foggy Bottom
Where Can I Park for the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State?
The closest listed option is the United States Institute of Peace parking garage, 294 yd away, at $50 a month. Daily choices 0.4 mi away cost $16 a day, $15 a day, or $18 a day. The visitor entrance is on 23rd Street NW, while the Diplomatic Reception Rooms are at 2201 C Street NW.
- Address
- 2201 C Street NW
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking Garage at United States Institute of Peace, DC, 294 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Foggy Bottom–GWU, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Parking Near Foggy Bottom
Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking Near the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at 2201 C Street NW
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State are at 2201 C Street NW in Northwest Rectangle, near Foggy Bottom. The visitor entrance is on 23rd Street NW, according to Frommer’s (frommers.com), so drivers should approach the State Department from that side rather than treating the C Street address as the public entry point.
The site is inside the Harry S Truman Building, and public tours are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 am and 2:45 pm (diplomaticrooms.state.gov).
Named Garages Around Northwest Rectangle and Foggy Bottom
Drivers looking for a named facility can use the United States Institute of Peace parking garage, the Watergate 600 Garage, a covered parking garage in Washington, the World Bank Group parking facility, or another secure covered parking garage in Washington. These alternatives are separate from the Parksy spaces listed below and give drivers several recognizable destinations around the State Department and Watergate area.
Public sources identify the State Department address as 2201 C Street NW and the tour entrance as 23rd Street NW (frommers.com).
Parksy Spaces Close to the State Department Rooms
Parksy lists a parking garage at the United States Institute of Peace, 294 yards away, for $50 a month. The closest daily options are a covered parking garage in Washington, DC, an Affordable Downtown DC Parking space at the World Bank Group, and a secure covered parking garage in Washington, DC, each 0.4 miles away.
Parksy also lists two secure spaces at the Watergate 600 Garage, each 0.4 miles from the site, at $250 a month. The monthly choices suit longer stays or repeated visits, while the daily garages are more suitable for a single tour. The United States Institute of Peace garage is the only listed option measured in yards, placing it nearer than the spaces shown at 0.4 miles.
Wednesday Tour Times and Street Pressure Around 23rd Street NW
Public tours run every Wednesday at 9:30 am and 2:45 pm (diplomaticrooms.state.gov), creating two predictable arrival periods around the Truman Building. The site is in Northwest Rectangle near Foggy Bottom, where a scheduled tour can coincide with weekday traffic around the State Department, Watergate, and surrounding offices.
The public entrance is on 23rd Street NW rather than directly on the named C Street address (frommers.com). Drivers should use the entrance street as the walking destination after parking and follow the posted restrictions on the surrounding public streets.
Sources
- Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State website
- District of Columbia Department of Transportation
- USA.gov motor vehicle services
- Federal Highway Administration
- Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State
- Discover The Rooms
- The Buildings Occupied by the Department of State
- State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State?
The closest listed option is the United States Institute of Peace parking garage, 294 yd away, at $50 a month. Daily choices 0.4 mi away cost $16 a day, $15 a day, or $18 a day. The visitor entrance is on 23rd Street NW, while the Diplomatic Reception Rooms are at 2201 C Street NW.
What Is the Closest Parking to the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State?
Parksy lists the United States Institute of Peace parking garage as the closest option, at 294 yd from the site. It costs $50 a month. The other listed spaces are 0.4 mi away, including daily garages and two Watergate 600 Garage spaces.
How Much Does Daily Parking Near the Diplomatic Reception Rooms Cost?
The listed daily options are all 0.4 mi away. A covered parking garage in Washington, DC costs $16 a day, Affordable Downtown DC Parking at the World Bank Group costs $15 a day, and a secure covered parking garage in Washington, DC costs $18 a day.
Where Is the Visitor Entrance for the Diplomatic Reception Rooms?
The visitor entrance is on 23rd Street NW, rather than directly on the 2201 C Street NW address. After parking, drivers should use 23rd Street NW as the walking destination and follow posted restrictions on surrounding public streets.
When Are Public Tours of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms Offered?
Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 am and 2:45 pm. These predictable arrival periods can coincide with weekday traffic around the State Department, Watergate, and surrounding offices, so drivers should plan their approach around the tour time.
Is Monthly Parking Available Near the Diplomatic Reception Rooms?
Yes. The United States Institute of Peace garage is listed at $50 a month and is 294 yd away. Two secure spaces at the Watergate 600 Garage are each 0.4 mi away and cost $250 a month. Monthly choices suit longer stays or repeated visits.
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