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A steep outdoor staircase linking a historic waterfront neighborhood to an elevated residential district, made famous by its appearance in a classic supernatural horror film.
General Information
Hours:
Open daily, 24 hours
Fees:
Free
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are permitted on public sidewalks and stairways
Closest cities with hotels:
Washington, DC
Seasons:
All year; spring and fall provide the most comfortable temperatures for exploring Georgetown on foot
Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Exorcist+Steps+Prospect+Street+NW+Washington+DC" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Exorcist Steps, Prospect Street NW, Washington, DC
Website:
https://www.georgetowndc.com/
How to Get There
From Downtown Washington, DC (3 mi): Follow Pennsylvania Avenue or M Street NW into Georgetown, continue to Prospect Street NW near 36th Street, and walk to the staircase located beside the former Exorcist filming site.
Overview
The Exorcist Steps in Georgetown are a steep public stairway between Prospect Street and M Street, made famous by the 1973 horror film The Exorcist. Film fans stop to see them, and they make a good start to a walk through Georgetown's cobblestone streets, Federal-era architecture, the C&O Canal, and Georgetown University.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Exorcist Steps, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
