Life in the capital
Johns Hopkins is always building for what’s next. The university’s newest dynamic space in Washington, D.C. perfectly positions students to capitalize on the professional and personal opportunities that being in the heart of the nation’s capital presents. This newest location brings 150 years of unparalleled scientific and research leadership to the heart of D.C.
The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW is the university’s home in Washington, D.C. Located just steps away from some of the nation’s most famous landmarks, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is a space for our entire community to innovate, influence, and advance humanity.
”I really loved the diversity in Washington, D.C. There were so many different aspects—from the backgrounds to the cuisines—it’s just a really great social city to be in. It’s a metropolitan city where things are moving and there are a lot of job opportunities in the area."
What to do in D.C.
When it comes to activities, few cities can match Washington, D.C. world-famous institutions of government, including the White House, the United States Capitol, the Supreme Court, and numerous others, offer regular tours. Many of the most famous museums in existence, including the National Museum of Natural History, the Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Museum of American History, are to be found here. In addition, reflecting its diverse and international population, the city offers an unparalleled schedule of major social, cultural, political, and educational events throughout the year.
Here are a few sites to explore:
Let's eat!
As befits the nation’s capital, award-winning dining choices in Washington, D.C. run the gamut from food trucks to five-star restaurants, with international cuisine well-represented in this global city.
A few suggested sites to explore:
Getting here
Washington, D.C., is amply served by major highway, public transit, and airline modes. Two major airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Northern Virginia, along with nearby Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), serve the needs of national and international travelers.
Union Station is the southern anchor for Amtrak trains’ busy Northeast Corridor. From here, riders can access Carey’s Harbor East location in Baltimore via Maryland Rail Commuter service, as well as points north, including Wilmington, Philadelphia, and New York. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metro and bus service operate to and from Union Station. Interstate-95, I-495, and several other major arteries provide access to the city and surrounding communities in Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Getting around
Public transit options in the nation’s capital are extensive and varied. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metro and bus service which will take a rider within the area and to outlying suburbs in both Maryland and Virginia. Uber, Lyft, and rideshare programs are popular options, along with a large taxi fleet.
