- 1 upcoming event
- 2400 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059
- 2,700 capacity
- Opened 1963
- Home of Howard Bison, Howard Bison women's basketball, Howard Bison men's basketball
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Getting there
Around Burr Gymnasium:
- U Street station (subway) · 0.5 mi · about 14 min walk
- Shaw–Howard University station (subway) · 0.7 mi · about 17 min walk
- Columbia Heights station (subway) · 0.7 mi · about 18 min walk
- 12 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 139 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Samaritan Inn (0.5 mi)
- Closest airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) 5.0 mi · Washington Dulles International (IAD) 23.4 mi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) 25.8 mi
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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near Burr Gymnasium
The closest hotel to Burr Gymnasium is Samaritan Inn, 0.5 mi away (about 14 min walk). There are 16 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly burger, international and sandwich. 1 bar or pub is within the same distance.
Hotels
- Samaritan Inn · 0.5 mi · about 14 min walk
Places to eat
- Eat Well Juice Bar · juice · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
- Büna Ktchn · cafe · 600 ft · about 3 min walk
- Charlene's Bar & Grille · restaurant · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
- Salt and Pepper Grill · Indian · 800 ft · about 4 min walk
- Subway · sandwich · 900 ft · about 5 min walk
- Negril · Jamaican · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
- McDonald's · burger · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
- Food Corner Kabob & Rotisserie · international · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Chuck's LLC · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Things to do near Burr Gymnasium
Good to know
What's on at Burr Gymnasium this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Coppin State Eagles at Howard Bison Basketball (Mon, Jan 25).
How many people does Burr Gymnasium hold?
About 2,700 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Burr Gymnasium?
Burr Gymnasium is home to Howard Bison, Howard Bison women's basketball and Howard Bison men's basketball.
What other names has Burr Gymnasium had?
It has also been known as John H. Burr Gymnasium, John Burr Gymnasium and The Burr.
What hotels are closest to Burr Gymnasium?
The nearest are Samaritan Inn (0.5 mi).
Where can I eat near Burr Gymnasium?
There are 16 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly burger, international and sandwich. Closest: Eat Well Juice Bar (juice, 600 ft), Büna Ktchn (cafe, 600 ft), Charlene's Bar & Grille (restaurant, 700 ft) and Salt and Pepper Grill (Indian, 800 ft).
Are there bars near Burr Gymnasium?
Yes, 1 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Chuck's LLC (0.2 mi · about 5 min walk).
How do I get to Burr Gymnasium by public transit?
The closest stop is U Street station (subway), 0.5 mi away, about 14 min walk. Also nearby: Shaw–Howard University station (subway), 0.7 mi away; Columbia Heights station (subway), 0.7 mi away. There are 12 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Burr Gymnasium?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), 5.0 mi away in a straight line. Also near: Washington Dulles International (IAD), 23.4 mi; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), 25.8 mi.
Is there parking near Burr Gymnasium?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 139 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.