Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Jess Z. • August 12, 2012A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.

Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

Njoud F. • December 21, 2018Where you can find high end fashion store, have brunch/ lunch at figs and olive

Jamey H. • March 20, 2012Good place to meet up for fire drills.

Skye M. • March 27, 2011Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.

Benjamin J. • October 17, 2011Probably one of the most beautiful entrances to any part of the city.

Ryan • June 3, 2015Great for a big event but can get awfully sunny. There is no shading.

Joshua H. • March 10, 2010Fantastic fair-weather lunch spot! Plenty of tables, not (yet) overwhelmed by pigeons.

Derek J. • September 25, 2014Perfect place for lunch on any given day. That is, if you don't mind the noise.

DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Judiciary Square was originally designated as the site for the Supreme Court, in accordance with L’Enfant’s Plan to place the three branches of government in a geographical relationship.

William l. • July 30, 2012The sculpture of John Marshall is pretty famous. Just saying one is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Eddie M. • June 3, 2010Sauca truck is great! Try Pork Bah Mi flatbread.

Ben F. • August 8, 2014Nice spot for outdoor lunch, more shaded seating than the Navy Memorial across the street.

Benjamin J. • October 17, 2011#80 bus goes right by here.

Shannon P. • February 7, 2012The only benches for miles this side of 7th street!

Jeremia S. • July 6, 2013If you like D.C. Civil War history this is an easy and attractive monument to see.

Zach M. • January 6, 2012Nothing really special about it at all really