Cleveland Park & Cathedral Grounds Architecture Tour

Cleveland Park , dubbed The Queen of the Washington Suburbs in 1903, is one of DC’s most picturesque and architecturally eclectic neighborhoods. The neighborhood, once rolling farmland and a breezy summer escape for Washington’s elite, grew into a thriving streetcar suburb lined with fanciful Queen Anne, stately Colonial Revival, and striking early modernist homes. President Grover Cleveland, who the neighborhood is named for, summered here,  and the towering Washington National Cathedral still commands the skyline from its hilltop perch.

On this walking tour, we’ll hear about the fascinating history of the second-largest cathedral in the country and explore its charming grounds. We’ll wind through Cleveland Park’s shady streets and uncover how architecture, landscape, and a carefully crafted community identity shaped this neighborhood into one of Washington’s most desirable addresses.

Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Washington National Cathedral, near the glass elevators. This tour-hour tours covers about 1 mile and concludes near the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Idaho Avenue NW. Private versions are also available—on foot, by car, or by coach. Visit www.dcdesigntours.com to learn more and reserve your spot.