This is a 'must see' building, equal to any cathedral in Europe. There are 2 well-stocked gift shops as well as a cafeteria. I counted over 40 Christmas trees before I stopped counting. There is t… Full review by 249howarda
Oct 31, 2023
I first visited this beautiful church as a high school student when I was on a weeklong study tour. This trip, I finally got back for Sunday mass and a chance to rediscover the artistic treasures wit… Full review by Kittygal
Oct 15, 2023
Plan to spend the day. The first thing to do is sign up for a free tour, then go to the gift shop and buy the tour book. It's less than $10. Then after the tour go back through the book and see what … Full review by newmexjags
Are there any reasonably priced restaurants close by there? I am specially looking for pasta,so Italian?
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There is an excellent cafeteria near the gift shop but I don't remember that there is an Italian dish. Nearby, though not close, is Monroe St which has a number of restaurants. Not sure …
There is an excellent cafeteria near the gift shop but I don't remember that there is an Italian dish. Nearby, though not close, is Monroe St which has a number of restaurants. Not sure any of them are Italian, though.
Can anyone please recommend a hotel near the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception ?
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There are no hotels close to the Shrine. It looks like the nearest one is a Howard Johnson 3 miles away. You could try AirBnB, or simply find a good hotel in DC and take the Metro, taxi, …
There are no hotels close to the Shrine. It looks like the nearest one is a Howard Johnson 3 miles away. You could try AirBnB, or simply find a good hotel in DC and take the Metro, taxi, or Uber there. The Washington Retreat House is across the street from the Shrine, but I’m not sure if that’s what you’re looking for, and I don’t know if they offer rooms.
can you park at the basillica and take the metro to see the white house or is there a limit on time on the free parking lot? Im a senior and coming with grandchild, id like to kill two birds with one stone, take her to see the cathederal and the white house
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Sorry i can not answer your question. Parking is free at the Basilica. I know there is a metro station nearby, but have never used it, and do not know where that line goes. I have …
Sorry i can not answer your question. Parking is free at the Basilica. I know there is a metro station nearby, but have never used it, and do not know where that line goes. I have always had great luck with metered parking on Constitution Avenue near the White House. Good luck.
Would it be acceptable to visit with a small group (including 2 under 10 children) on Sunday morning?? We are not Catholic, but would love to see this beautiful place, but don’t want to be disrespectful.
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All are welcome to visit no matter your religious background. Sunday masses are as follow: 5:15 p.m. (Vigil) 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:15 p.m. …
All are welcome to visit no matter your religious background. Sunday masses are as follow: 5:15 p.m. (Vigil) 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 5:15 p.m. During these times you may be restricted what areas you can attended due to masses.
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