About this Location

Facility Overview

The 1776 Massachusetts Avenue Garage is a secure, professionally operated subterranean parking facility managed by Atlantic Parking, located in the prestigious Dupont Circle and Embassy Row corridor of Northwest Washington, DC. Integrated seamlessly beneath a prominent Class-A commercial and institutional office building, this facility offers dependable, weather-protected parking designed primarily for local professionals, diplomatic visitors, conference attendees, and neighborhood guests. The garage features clearly demarcated bays, smooth drive aisles, and directional signage. Due to underground architectural structural framing, vertical vehicle clearance is strictly restricted to approximately 6 feet 2 inches (check posted clearance bar upon approach). While standard sedans, compact crossovers, wagons, and standard-height SUVs navigate the facility with ease, high-roof cargo vans, lifted pickup trucks, and vehicles carrying rooftop cargo boxes or bike racks will exceed maximum clearance and should seek surface parking alternatives.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Positioned on Massachusetts Avenue NW between 17th and 18th Streets NW, the garage puts drivers in the heart of Washington’s think-tank, diplomatic, and cultural center. Directly across the street sits The Brookings Institution, alongside several prestigious global policy think tanks, international NGOs, and embassies. Notable attractions and destinations within short walking distance include:

Dupont Circle & Historic Fountain: Just a 4-minute walk (0.2 miles) northwest, offering vibrant public gardens, neighborhood chess tables, and lively community gatherings.
The Phillips Collection: America’s first museum of modern art, located roughly an 8-minute stroll away.
Connecticut Avenue & Dupont Dining District: A 5-minute walk brings you to an expansive selection of renowned bistros, coffee shops, cocktail lounges, and boutique retail stores.
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle: Located roughly 6 minutes (0.3 miles) south toward Rhode Island Avenue.
Scott Circle & Downtown Golden Triangle: Within a 7- to 10-minute walk south, serving major corporate headquarters, law firms, and association offices.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress to the garage is located along Massachusetts Avenue NW or via the rear service alley, depending on municipal traffic routing. Massachusetts Avenue is a major arterial diagonal connecting downtown DC to suburban Maryland and Western avenues, but it experiences significant directional traffic during morning and evening rush hours. Commuters have outstanding multi-modal transit links nearby; the Dupont Circle Metro Station (servicing the Red Line) is just three blocks away (a 4-minute walk), while the Farragut North (Red Line) and Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) stations are a 10- to 12-minute walk south. Multiple WMATA Metrobus routes (including the N and G lines) operate directly along Massachusetts Avenue and nearby P Street, facilitating effortless connections across the District.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

The 1776 Massachusetts Avenue facility is equipped with numerous modern conveniences designed for ease and safety:

Fully sheltered, underground multi-level parking protected from rain, snow, and summer heat.
Well-illuminated pedestrian walkways, stairwells, and elevator vestibules providing direct street access.
Designated ADA-compliant accessible parking bays located convenient to building elevator access banks.
Modern payment options accepting major credit and debit cards, along with digital contactless mobile reservations through apps like SpotHero and ParkMobile.
On-site parking attendant and professional management services during prime operating business hours.

Ideal For

Corporate & Policy Professionals: Ideal for individuals attending meetings, panel discussions, or research forums at Brookings, SAIS, and adjacent think tanks.
Diplomatic & Consular Visitors: Convenient parking for visitors conducting business along Embassy Row and foreign mission offices.
Daily Commuters: A reliable, secure weekday commuter hub avoiding the congestion of core downtown garages.
Dupont Circle Shoppers & Diners: Well-suited for weekday lunch patrons and evening restaurant visitors exploring the local culinary scene.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because this facility primarily serves a commercial and institutional office hub, operating hours focus on weekday daytime business hours, typically closing in the mid-evening. Overnight and weekend transient parking is restricted or unavailable, so visitors planning late dinners or overnight hotel stays should double-check garage gate closure schedules before pulling in. Reserving your spot ahead of time via preferred parking platforms such as SpotHero or ParkMobile guarantees your daily rate and eliminates entrance delays during high-traffic morning peaks between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.