Suggestions for Monument near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

The P. • June 13, 2011Beware of the overly friendly squirrel!!! Cute but he wants your food.

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.

Esty S. • August 20, 2010Amazing library! With a little book shop. Really nice layout. If I lived in DC I would spend a lot of time here.

Aaron S. • May 13, 2015This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat.

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.

Lefteris H. • November 30, 2014I enjoyed visiting the synagogue and the performances were very nice. It is worth a visit if you haven't been.

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

Michael X B. • March 23, 2011Love visiting this museum, great museum in the basement, highly recommend

Elizabeth • June 23, 2015What a gem! Two great spaces for the kids and lots of interesting exhibits for the adults. Each summer they roll out something unique as well.

Andrew W. • December 7, 2009the bar has $2 beer m-w plus free popcorn, fruit and cheese

DC Preservation League • August 15, 2011Bronze equestrian memorial to Brigadier General COunt Casimir Pulaski. Dedicated in 1910. Collaborative work of sculptor and architect Kazimieriez Chodzinski and Albert R. Ross.

Ben F. • June 24, 2012Often credited as "The Father of the American Navy" he is recognized as not only the first American commissioned naval officer but also as its first flag officer.

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.

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.

Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Ultra high end shopping with a mix of restaurants, and outdoor space. Perfect for window shopping with a gelato. Check their event calendar for cool goings on like free outdoor yoga.

Michael H. • October 1, 2013Great location to escape the office and sit out on a sunny whilst packing a lip !

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

Kim G. • March 9, 2013Fast, cool elevators! Great view from room 1077 of Washington Monument & huge room. Love the individually wrapped Jelly Bellys in our room.