Green Line Stories

Navy Yard · U Street · Columbia Heights — DC's vibrant east and northwest

Stops Along the Line

Anacostia

Anacostia Community Museum
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (Cedar Hill)

Navy Yard-Ballpark

Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront Public Art

Waterfront

Maine Avenue Fish Market at The Wharf
The Anthem

L'Enfant Plaza

International Spy Museum
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Archives-Navy Memorial

National Archives
National Archives — Venona Files & Soviet Spy Secrets
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art — East Building

Gallery Place-Chinatown

National Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum
Planet Word Museum

Mt Vernon Square

Blagden Alley & Naylor Court

Shaw-Howard U

Howard Theatre
Howard University

U Street

U Street Corridor & African American Civil War Memorial
U Street Corridor Murals
Duke Ellington's Washington
Ben's Chili Bowl
The Lincoln Theatre
9:30 Club
14th Street NW Mural Corridor

Columbia Heights

14th Street Corridor: 1968 Riots Legacy
Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park)

Georgia Ave-Petworth

Adams Memorial, Rock Creek Cemetery

Fort Totten

President Lincoln's Cottage

Metro Stations

Anacostia Navy Yard-Ballpark Waterfront L'Enfant Plaza Archives-Navy Memorial Gallery Place-Chinatown Mt Vernon Square Shaw-Howard U U Street Columbia Heights Georgia Ave-Petworth Fort Totten

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take this tour?

Download or open What's Up Metro DC in your browser, unlock the tour, and start at any station on the line. The audio narration plays as you ride and explore — no data connection needed once the tour loads.

Do I need a SmarTrip card for the DC Metro?

Yes — a SmarTrip card (or contactless payment) is required on all DC Metro buses and trains. You can load one at any station kiosk. Single-trip paper tickets are no longer available on most lines.

How much does a Metro ride cost?

Metro fares are distance-based and time-of-day dependent, starting around $2.00 and rising to about $6.00 for the longest trips during peak hours. Off-peak fares are lower. An unlimited 7-day pass is available for frequent riders.

How often do DC Metro trains run?

During peak hours (Monday–Friday, 5–9:30am and 3–7pm), trains run every 4 to 12 minutes depending on the line. Off-peak and weekend service is every 12 to 20 minutes. Check WMATA's trip planner for current schedules.

Self-guided audio tour by Metro — start at any station, listen as you walk, explore at your own pace. No tour group. No fixed schedule.

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Stops Along the Line

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