Gateway
Washington, DC
Gateway - Washington, DC
Area Guide
Live next door to the nation's gardens
Gateway is a small, triangular neighborhood that sits directly north of the US National Arboretum, with New York Avenue separating the two. The neighborhood consists of single-family homes perched along tree-lined streets. A commercial district is located between New York Avenue and V Street. The neighborhood is home to the Dakota Playground, a tree-filled park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and basketball courts. Gateway is great for commuters, located about four miles northeast of Downtown DC. Residents can reach downtown quickly via the Rhode Island Ave Metro Station, located in neighboring Brentwood.
Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Youth Garden
- Dueling Creek Natural Area
- National Arboretum
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- Kingman and Heritage Island Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.