Suggestions for Plaza near 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.

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.

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.

Erik M. • September 1, 2013The most scenic of several possible place in Ledroit Park to wait for the G2 bus to Logan, Dupont, or Georgetown. Highly recommended.

Maggie M. • March 19, 2022This is a really nice spot to stop in the center of the island.

Lou M. • March 22, 2012Best people watching place in the city!

Chris H. • August 28, 2020Everything is good

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.

C-SPAN • August 30, 2011Designed by Cass Gilbert and sculpted by Daniel Chester French this 78 ft. memorial for the Army’s First Division took 5 years to build. More info C-SPAN American History TV video.

Stephen W. • January 14, 2024This was a very fun area by DuPont Circle. It showed the only support for Ukraine but was very nicely designed.

N ~. • August 13, 2015One of the must-see site. Couples, groups, or family it is a good place to hang out. And in spring, blossoms are beautiful.

Ahmed A. • March 3, 2014A wonderful place, but you must visit in prime time not at night.

Eman A. • November 16, 2013Great place in November. Not too cold, just the right weather to enjoy skating.

WayneMan C. • October 24, 2010The best place to just relax and unwind. Bring a book and enjoy the view.

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.

Sara L. • August 22, 2012A nice place to sit down and have a break, unless you have orinthophobia (fear of ducks) - so many ducks everywhere!

Natalia S. • November 10, 2013I ended up in this place by accident. It has a nice european touch. For a moment I thought I was back in Paris.

Java Cove DC F. • April 26, 2016Java Cove DC serve delicious Beef Rendang and Chicken curry. With Regular menu Chicken satay , Spring roll ,Oriental Veggie and Corn Fritters.

- B. • July 30, 2011Tiny park along busy Mass Ave, but still seems peaceful; contrasting Burke Park across the street. Good shade. Watch step in grass: popular place for dog walking. CVS just N on 12th.

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

Margo • May 18, 2012Come on a warm evening and watch kids play in the fountain. It's a great cure for a bad mood!

Dave L. • November 3, 2017The statue is pretty good and awesome By The Way.

Thrillist • June 14, 2013A nice place to sit and catch up on crucial reading...load up on knowledge by scoping all the essentials: GQ, Roll Call, Tiger Beat, and Politico.

Daniel L. • March 22, 2012Cramped up in the Dav? Need a break from the grind of the library? Get out and enjoy nice weather out in Sharjah Plaza!

Suzannah S. • April 8, 2010Perfect for lunch break on a beautiful day and an easy stop/pick up for the 42/43 bus line.

Cozmik • December 21, 2011VNE Plaza. I love sitting out here under one of the many trees in the milder months with some good tunes, a book or working on a sketch/painting.