Parking Near International Spy Museum, Washington
Where Can I Park for the International Spy Museum?
The International Spy Museum has no dedicated visitor parking lot listed at 700 L'enfant Plaza SW. The museum recommends the Ace L'Enfant Plaza parking garage, with elevators to Plaza level and handicapped parking. Nearby alternatives include metered parking on 10th Street SW and a valet space at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 102 yards away for $35 a day.
- Address
- 700 L'enfant Plaza SW
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Valet Parking at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, DC, 102 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- L'Enfant Plaza, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
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International Spy Museum, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at the International Spy Museum Near L'Enfant Plaza
The International Spy Museum does not have a dedicated visitor parking lot listed at 700 L'enfant Plaza SW. The museum identifies street, garage, and valet parking as available close by (spymuseum.org). Metered parking is available on 10th Street SW near the museum (spymuseum.org).
The recommended garage is the Ace L'Enfant Plaza parking garage, located behind the lower 10th Street access point. The museum recommends using the ACE Parking Garage when driving, with elevators connecting the garage to Plaza level (spymuseum.org). The garage also has handicapped parking (spymuseum.org), making it the most practical official option for visitors who need step-free access.
Parksy Spaces Around the Museum
The closest listed Parksy option is a valet space at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 102 yards from the museum, priced at $35 a day. Its location in the L'Enfant Plaza area makes it a short walk from the museum entrance.
Two covered spaces at 901 D St. SW are 197 yards away and cost $18.95 a day.
A secure space at the Portals III Garage, 1300 D St. SW, is 0.2 miles away and costs $23 a day. The Salamander Hotel valet space is 0.3 miles away at $49 a day, while a secure downtown garage space 0.3 miles away costs $52 a day.
Other Named Parking Near 700 L'enfant Plaza SW
Ace L'Enfant Plaza parking garage is the named garage recommended by the museum for drivers approaching from lower 10th Street. Elevators in the garage lead to Plaza level, where the museum is located (spymuseum.org). The museum also identifies the garage as having handicapped parking (spymuseum.org).
Metered parking on 10th Street SW is another official option close to the site (spymuseum.org). The museum's visitor guidance groups street, garage, and valet parking together as available close to the museum (spymuseum.org), giving drivers several formats around L'Enfant Plaza rather than a museum-operated car park.
Busy Times and Street Parking Rules Around the Site
Street parking near the museum is metered on 10th Street SW (spymuseum.org), so drivers using the curb should allow for payment and the posted restrictions. The museum specifically directs drivers to the ACE Parking Garage when approaching via lower 10th Street (spymuseum.org).
L'Enfant Plaza is a busy central Washington location, and garage or valet parking can be more convenient than searching for a curb space close to the entrance. The museum describes street, garage, and valet parking as available nearby (spymuseum.org), while its directions identify the Ace garage as the practical driving recommendation (spymuseum.org).
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* 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 International Spy Museum?
The International Spy Museum has no dedicated visitor parking lot listed at 700 L'enfant Plaza SW. The museum recommends the Ace L'Enfant Plaza parking garage, with elevators to Plaza level and handicapped parking. Nearby alternatives include metered parking on 10th Street SW and a valet space at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW, 102 yards away for $35 a day.
What Garage Does the Museum Recommend for Drivers?
Ace L'Enfant Plaza parking garage is the recommended garage for drivers approaching from the lower 10th Street access point. Elevators connect the garage to Plaza level, where the museum is located. The garage also has handicapped parking, making it a practical official option for visitors who need step-free access.
What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Option?
The closest listed Parksy option is a valet space at 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW. It is 102 yards from the museum and costs $35 a day. Its location in the L'Enfant Plaza area makes it a short walk from the museum entrance.
How Much Does Parking at 901 D St. SW Cost?
Two covered Parksy spaces at 901 D St. SW are listed 197 yards from the museum. Each costs $18.95 a day. These spaces are closer than the secure Portals III Garage option at 1300 D St. SW, which is 0.2 miles away and costs $23 a day.
Is Street Parking Available Near the Museum?
Metered parking is available on 10th Street SW near the museum. Drivers using the curb should allow for payment and the posted restrictions. The museum identifies street, garage, and valet parking as available close by, and directs drivers approaching via lower 10th Street to the ACE Parking Garage.
What Valet and Garage Options Are 0.3 Miles Away?
The Salamander Hotel valet space is 0.3 miles away and costs $49 a day. A secure downtown garage space 0.3 miles away costs $52 a day. These are farther than the 480 L'Enfant Plaza SW valet space, which is 102 yards away and priced at $35 a day.
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