The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon.
The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.
Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
The U.S. Capitol Grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (also known for designing Central Park and the National Zoo), are as important to American history as the U.S. Capitol building itself. En savoir plus .
President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
Opened in 1941, this museum, founded by financier Andrew Mellon, has some 116,000 works of Western art dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Some excellent pieces are here, although the approach feels a bit scattered. There's no clear curatorial viewpoint or narrative structure. On a beautiful day, the fountain makes up for it.
Originally called the National Air Museum when it was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress, some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to 1876.
Don't forget the food court downstairs, including hidden gems such as the donut place
The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.
Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping & holds Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights & a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta
The exhibit "From Memory to Action" teaches visitors about contemporary genocide. Fill out one of the "Take Action!" cards to let the world know what you will do to protect human rights. En savoir plus .
The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.
Arlington National Cemetery, once the home of General Robert E. Lee, is the country’s largest military cemetery. Tours are available for a small fee or you can walk the grounds yourself.
Newseum numbers: 250,000 sq. ft., 35,000 historic newspaper front pages, 15 theaters, 8 sections of the Berlin Wall (each is 3 tons), First Amendment tablet on Pennsylvania Ave. is 50 tons of marble.
Notable for its superior examples of Victorian rowhouses and turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansions. Designated June 1977 with nearly 3100 protected buildings within its district boundaries.
Run the Exorcist stairs made famous in the 1973 horror classic. The stairs are located at Prospect St NW & M St. NW.
During the riots, black activists obtained permission to allow Ben's to stay open past curfew. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
This eclectic American cafe, part of Cathal Armstrong’s growing empire, features the same farm-to-table dedication as its higher-end sibling, Restaurant Eve, along with cocktails from Todd Thrasher.
Try steamed dumplings as an appetizer. It tastes as good as the ones from fine Korean restaurants in Korea. Authentic taste.
Two people can make a meal from one big bowl of ramen (all five varieties are $10 each) and an order of dumplings (six for $5), which means a Cheap Eats budget can include cocktails.
The best sushi we've found in the area. The owners also own a fish supply company in MD and you can tell the fish is fresher and higher quality than most other casual sushi joints.
Trabocchi brought back some of his old restaurant Maestro's most popular dishes, such as the lobster ravioli & a thin-layered lasagna. New items keep diners coming back for more. [Eater 38 Member]
The tasting menu at arguably the best restaurant in the District always includes a selection of beautiful pastas. Our top choice? Chef Johnny Monis's spaghetti with crab and sea urchin. En savoir plus .
The Bridge is actually owned and maintained by Washington DC so when you are on the Bridge you are actually in DC but the shore is either Maryland to the North or Virginia to the South!
A majestic Christmas tree was illuminated during the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington D.C. on Tuesday evening! It was awesome!
Ask for a table near the bustling, open kitchen, and watch the expert French chefs create your luscious lobster burger or hanger steak with the city's best frites.
Fly in to DCA sitting on the left side of the plane and fly out sitting on the right. You'll have the best views for takeoff and landing.
This hotel is amazing. We had terrible travel problems (due to US Airways) and this hotel saved our trip. The spa rooms is amazing, and the staff is top notch. Great place and great location. :)
It’s got a prime location near the Mall; one of the District’s top restaurants, City Zen; and a Presidential Suite in eye-popping black-and-gold chinoiserie.
The suites on the 4th floor are very spacious and perfect for business travel
Look up. This champion of justice stands 30 feet tall. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness,” Dr. King wrote in 1963, “only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” En savoir plus .
This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Regional trains btw DC-NY are the way to go. Lots of room in biz class, only 30 min longer than Acela, less breakdowns, cheaper tix + free drinks and nytimes.
The heart of visitors' DC is a grand, inspiring brochure for America, bounded by historic sights that take your breath away, and ringed by great galleries and museums. Go for a photo walk!
Delicious Thai food, affordably priced, in a spacious setting that can accommodate large parties. The ambience is a tad sportsbar-ish (probably due to the office park location), but the food's great.
Look closely around the base of the memorial – the location and date of every major Marine Corps engagement to date is inscribed there.
Fast free wifi, comfy bed, friendly staff, great gym and pool, in-room fridge on request. Boring restaurant but decent food nearby. Most people staying here this week speak Turkish (I think!).
24th floor lounge with glorious window views and decent, healthy breakfast buffet. All day espresso, waters, sodas. PM snacks. Free at certain room levels. Try the quinoa.
Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .
Go to the senate check in desk during the weekdays for a pass to the senate gallery. It's a free glimpse of history.
Xu Bing's suspended sculpture, "Monkeys Grasping for the Moon," is a must-see. Don't miss the Chinese jade collection either! -- Green Guide Editor
Furniture Assembly Experts LLC love to assemble furniture for the federal government in the triangle. www.FurnitureAssemblyExperts.com
Over a million people a year visit the National Archives Experience! So to avoid any lines make a reservation in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777. En savoir plus .
Washington D.C. is the site of the first trials of modern cell phone towers – people here have a lot to talk about!
President Obama and family lived here prior to moving in to the White House in 2009.
This part of the city not only gives you a nice route to view some of the nice structures of foreign embassies, you're at the edge of Rock Creek Park
Preserves & tells the stories of the US Colored Troops and African American involvement in the American Civil War. See more noteworthy African-American accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM
Very good comfort menu. We arrived in time for our reservation, waited only a short time before being seated. Food was delicious and our waitress Etta was great. A very good experience. Check it out
The fourth-largest mall in America, Tysons Corner boasts over 300 stores, an AMC/IMAX theater, a great selection of restaurants and all the shopping you'll ever need!
Camarones a la diabla was inspiration for the Camaron diabla taco, with corn-spiked rice made green with cilantro, and a daisy chain of saffron-hued shrimp drizzled with jalapeno crema. En savoir plus .
This memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II (1939-45).
Bob Dylan's first concert in Washington was a high profile one. He stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, as part of the March on Washington and sang three songs. En savoir plus .
Awesome. Best (only?) true Tex-Mex/Mexican hole in the wall in Northern Virginia. Great food and appropriately priced. I can't wait to come back.
Opt for the ful, a hearty mix of beans, eggs, and vegetables. Or order a platter that offers a range of just-the-right-level-of-spicy meat and vegetarian options. En savoir plus .
Awesome veggie combo platters. Get an Ethiopian beer to wash it down. Open late and terribly friendly.
Brunch and the City likes Founding Farmers, "The English muffins, by the way, are homemade and fantastic." En savoir plus .
Everything I had here was great, though "Thai spicy" wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be. They also appear to do free delivery within 4 miles (at least it was free when I got it).
Best theater ever. No rowdy teenagers, fistfights or other inappropriate behavior. Will never go to Tyson's again!
EXCELLENT venue to see live performances. Bring a picnic lunch/dinner, including adult bevs, spread out your blanket and just chill. Well worth the drive from DC and MD for the experience.
Politics & Prose caters to a well-read and politically savvy clientele. The cozy basement cafe serves coffee, drinks, sandwiches, salads and a vegan soup of the day. -- Green Guide Editor
This non-profit theater is a community treasure. If you enjoy the movies and the cafe, contribute to the Avalon Legacy Campaign!
They only have falafel and french fries so if you're in front of me in line don't ask too many questions.
I thrive on $1 bins, and Crooked Beat's $1 bin is a small selection of beat-up, ratty-ass records I wouldn't sell for 25 cents.
Exactly what a blue bar should look like, this "western style" bar features live music and has multiple floors. Great culture, this is a go-to place
Get a tour of this incredible building Monday - Thursday, 10a - 4pm. You won't be disappointed.
Visited with a Mason and this temple was awesome. The moment we walked in and dealing with the Security Guard to the Tour Guides we were treated with utmost respect. The temple/design is beautiful.
In honor of his love of nature, this 88-acres island was presented to the nation by the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1931. The memorial was built in 1960 by Eric Grugler and Paul Manship
Shady place to wait for arrivals at the airport while watching planes take off.
Get off the paved trail and roads and onto the dirt ones. You don't need to know where you are. Rock creek is a valley and you can always go downhill and downstream to get downtown.
It's okay! Climb on him! Don't ignore the awesome quotes that surround him, though. Also, the specks on the ground are a model of the heavens. Take a look :)
Described by Truman as “greatest monstrosity in America” & Hoover as “an architectural orgy foisted on Washington” Only saved from demolition (1957) when too expensive to do so. Full history via<LINK> En savoir plus .
On the second floor, visitors can explore Thomas Jefferson's Library, featuring thousands of original volumes that provided the foundation for the Library of Congress & it's universal collections
It's in a real basement near the boiler, so wear something you won't get too warm in and don't forget to bring socks! :)
Walk towards the tip and catch the planes take off & land across the river @ Reagan airport! Great view!
Passport DC Challenge: In Mexico, take a picture of Leda Catunda’s painting “Vida animal.” It's part of the “Beyond the Labyrinth” exhibit, which features Latin American art. http://bit.ly/g37lHU En savoir plus .
Go in the spring/summer for the great drum circle. Nice view of the nation's capital. Nice place in the city for a picnic.Waterfall and fountain is unique.
Washington was not titled with the rank of "Lieutenant General" during the Revolutionary War, but only later in the Quasi-War of 1798. En savoir plus .
Avoid the crowded streets and bring your lunch inside to enjoy in the Kogod Courtyard. Don't miss the Great Hall on the 3rd floor.
You can always go in as a visitor once you present a valid ID. The building is beautiful and full of history. A great way to complement the visit
The main reading room is known as the Sacred Room, and is absolutely stunning.
Don't leave this vegan restaurant leave without the macaroni and "cheese," a pasta so garlicky and addictive it could satisfy any vegan's jones for the real thing (tofu helps give it its creaminess). En savoir plus .
Good vegetarian sushi options here. And the fish, although often limited to salmon and tuna, is fresh.
Jones Point Park is located on the Potomac River, just south of Old Town Alexandria. Its lighthouse, built in 1855, is the last remaining riverine lighthouse in Virginia.
There are two ways to experience this restaurant: Stay on the ground floor to sip the broth and slurp the noodles of Sapporo-style ramen or go upstairs to order from a menu small plates.
Feast on Afghan dumplings, pumpkin preparations, baked eggplant, and standout kebobs in many varieties. A recent recipient of Michelin's Bib Gourmand designation, vegetarians eat well here. En savoir plus .
Sorry. It's a secret. Shhhh!
This is where White House press dinners are held and Ronald Reagan was shot. Beautiful 60s exterior. Sadly run-down; conference facility disappointingly poor.
The Kimpton Hotel lines are always fun and this one is no exception . Clean, wine happy hour, a quick walk from Union Station - and a goldfish named George in the lobby. Will definitely be back !
Ornate crown molding and glossy black wood-herringbone floors add luxe notes—there are even velvet footstools for your handbag, while the firelit rear chamber feels like a cocoon of privacy.
There are numerous healthy food options on the room service and restaurant menu, and the healthy, fresh food is delicious. They also supply gym clothes and shoes if you forgot to pack yours.
Clean gym attached to an indoor and outdoor pool is almost always deserted. Bummer for the gym attendant. Great for you. Two pools and a gym to yourself!
Half the pool is outdoors, the other half is indoors. You can swim back and forth between them. Heaven!
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