Tudor Place
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A historic estate packed with George Washington's heirlooms, and its own nuclear bunker.

📜 National Historic Landmark in Washington, D.C., designed by William Thornton.
🔍 Historic estate, home to six generations of the Peter Family from 1805 to 1983.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore one of America's last intact Federal Era urban estates
💣 Discover a Cold War-era nuclear bunker beneath the carriage house
🌳 Wander through unique ornamental gardens
🇺🇸 See George Washington's heirlooms

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Many stairs, no air conditioning
🚫 Bomb shelter access only via special Atlas Obscura Society events

📍 Location

Almost a 15-minute walk from Dupont Circle Metro.

💰 Cost

Grounds are free to tour, docent-led house tours require a small fee.

🕒 Hours

Tours are on the hour, with the final one leaving at 3:00 pm.

Last updated 7 days ago

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