Suggestions for Plaza near Penn Quarter, Washington

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Richard H. • August 6, 2010I love the rides at Tech World!

Durul D. • September 2, 2017When I visit this place, I fell walking Del Corso ( most popular street in the Rome, IT ) street. There is perfect restaurant and stores.

CUSTOM EMBROIDERED P. • January 16, 2020custom patches

Ricardo S. • January 15, 2013The cafe has incredible gourmet soup for cheap; also, fresh squeezed juice for $1.99 is a steal.

ShannonRenee M. • November 2, 2010This is the best stop for Woodrow Wilson Center and Reagan Building, all you have to do is walk across the plaza.

Mark B. • June 26, 2015Fantastic museum. Free to the public. Lots of oils, water colors and sculptures from lots of the Masters.Great collection in beautiful setting. Can be a maze so definitely take a map or the audio tour

Carinne S. • June 23, 2017I took one of the free tours .. it was great and the docent was amazing!

Isa L. • August 16, 2023Best omakase I’ve had in DC!

JaRone R. • July 9, 2012Have the hot bar put a little rice in your chilli. Mix it up that's good eatin

Sharon B. • June 6, 2012The calzone is really good -- a surprise

Anita C. • December 7, 2012Don't be fooled: This is not a food court. It's just McDonalds that (oddly) sells two other menu items: a "carver" sandwich from Boston Market and a random cheese pizza.