Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Washington

Slightly P. • August 17, 2017As beautiful as you'd expect. It truly is a wonder to be in front of, and the views are phenomenal.

Kiley K. • December 10, 2016Really amazing place to see sunsets and sunrises. Lots of history,great design and great fountains

Cozmik • December 3, 2011Many of my wedding shoots have this in the background, of course, its a classic DC monument! Great spot for using the natural light, sunrise/sets, the sky & much more!

Chris J. • June 19, 2013Visit in late afternoon when the sun is low if you like making photos!

Fernanda S. • October 20, 2011Come in the morning, the sun helps you to take wonderful pictures!

Paige C. • March 26, 2016Gorgeous! Come here for the peak blooms of the cherry blossom trees! It gets crowded, so try to come during the week and walk all the way around!

Oleg Y. • May 14, 2016Beautiful place to get a rest. Lots of birds and flowers.

Shoaib T. • August 21, 2014Amazing place . Great learning and yes nice walk along yhe river peaceful

Pui Hong A. • April 8, 2016Get here for some excellent seafood in the shabbiest setting possible before it is gone to development.

Zeba S. • April 10, 2016Perfect picnic spot for Spring! 🌸 the tidal basin area is very crowded on weekends.

Dana P. • August 26, 2014eternity pool lots of shaded area

L. T. • October 30, 2015Great park with great views and somehow even more beautiful in the rain...

Paige C. • March 26, 2016Always a beautiful walk on any day! Dog friendly!

P J. • August 7, 2014One of DCs hidden gems. A great place to sit and relax in the middle of the busy mall

Pam R. • April 11, 2017It's a great place to go to if, you want to just talk and take in the beautiful view in the evening.

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

M Squared Real Estate • August 15, 2011The park features many of Washington's famous cherry trees, has terrific views of the city and is a popular place for biking, running, fishing and picnicking.

IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>

Kye S. • January 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.

Irish T. • January 25, 2012So quiet without the public around --- political connections are a must in DC.

Ashley S. • November 17, 2013Take a tour! The guide will tell you so many cool things you can't read about! #mco435

Rob • October 5, 2014Thanks to our wounded heroes.

Derek J. • November 16, 2014Great place to sit and read. A quiet respite in Southwest.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954.

Mark R. • March 14, 2013The loop is a great way to get your cardio in. Love it!

Eric A. • September 18, 2011The statues were cast in bronze in Florence in 1950, and were a gift from the people of Italy!

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.

L K. • October 1, 2016Don't forget: less than 70 years separates the Wright Flyer from Apollo 11.