Tips for Folger Theatre

201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington DC 20003
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337 Folger Theatre Tips

  • Casual 2
  • Dressy 1
  • Take public transit 3
  • Parking is cheap 1
  • Street parking only 1
  • Dine before you go 1
Sheila Nemeth
2 events
1 review
3 stars
Use Spot Hero to park..take Lyft to Folger. Easy.
Rutie
88 events
48 reviews
68 stars
I wore Elegant but not too imposing pants and shirt. if it were warmer an dress/skirt would be better..
MarcyHarrison
MarcyHarrison
22 events
4 reviews
1 stars
We drove on a Saturday night and had no problem finding street parking one block away on 4th st.
Amadeus
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8 events
0 reviews
3 stars
Parking is usually available on the street near the Folger. Remember to pay at the kiosk and display the receipt on your dashboard.
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Nadia Mahdi
50 events
10 reviews
24 stars
We had a good meal at Sonoma Wine Bar where they had a pre-theater menu.
Diana
36 events
13 reviews
10 stars
I took the Metro to (& walked 4 blocks), took a cab home. Parking is on the street, so it's iffy.
Diana
36 events
13 reviews
10 stars
The weather was rainy. I wore a sweater with slacks.
Queen of the road
Queen of the road
19 events
8 reviews
-1 stars
Joselito Casa de Comidas - Spanish tapas at their best
A Christmas Messe
Eve Chauchard
Eve Chauchard Red Velvet
61 events
30 reviews
2 stars
Folger's exhibitions are always very interesting. Plan some extra time before the play to see the current one.
King John
Magwood95
Magwood95
14 events
7 reviews
7 stars
The weather was Clear and in the 50s. I wore Comfortable clothes. .
King John
LindaG
35 events
11 reviews
6 stars
Don't buy tickets in the side balconies. You can't see the play.
Gardener
25 events
22 reviews
1 stars
Folger is a very easy walk from Union Station.
blfrasier@yahoo.com
11 events
1 review
2 stars
Pre-order your concessions. Intermission is quick and lines can be long.
Leslie m
23 events
3 reviews
3 stars
The show actually starts at 7, not 7:30!!
Leslie m
23 events
3 reviews
3 stars
We parked on the street around the corner with no problems. It was a Sunday night
Consertia
Consertia
31 events
12 reviews
138 stars
In Capital Hill,walking distance from Capital Building. About 2 blocks over plenty of places to eat with side walk cafe`s.
Gravedigger’s Tale
Consertia
Consertia
31 events
12 reviews
138 stars
The weather was partly sunny warm. I wore jeans no jacket needed..
Gravedigger’s Tale
Susan Joseph
57 events
40 reviews
57 stars
Consort's CD's available for sale.
Susan Joseph
57 events
40 reviews
57 stars
Union Station Metro is about 5 blocks away, and there seemed to be on-street parking.
Susan Joseph
57 events
40 reviews
57 stars
Nice desserts, wine, and hot cider available at intermission.

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