Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
Reloading results...

Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Washington

Filters:
    • 9.5
      Park
      K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington
      Save
      • Carmen Y.

        Carmen Y. • October 25, 2016Great for taking walks, running or biking. Beautiful views and peaceful.

    • 9.6
      Monument
      2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • Michelle H.

        Michelle H. • February 25, 2012I went with my Granddaughters and Daughter and their Girl Scout troop, a 2 years ago. It was a truly amazing weekend. Saw everything we could possibly see, walked 20 miles it seemed around the city.

    • 9.5
      Monument
      1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington
      Save
      • Allen V.

        Allen V. • September 23, 2018A beautiful monument to commemorate one of the most trying times in world history. Very tastefully executed.

    • 9.5
      Monument
      2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • Anderson D.

        Anderson D. • August 17, 2014Awesome! It's a nice place to spend a entire day

    • 9.5
      Plaza
      Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington
      Save
      • Andrea M.

        Andrea M. • March 18, 2015Museums are close by and its great because there free of course. When there are events it's somewhat crowded but well worth going. I can't wait to go back

    • 9.4
      Park
      10 Water St SE (at 3rd St SE), Washington
      Save
      • Danielle D.

        Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Lovely spot to walk, run, or roll near Nationals Park. Great waterfront location, and so so so many places to grab a bite or drink. Bluejacket and Osteria Morini are some favorites.

    • 9.4
      Monument
      16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington
      Save
      • DM

        DM • July 25, 2015Tourists always forget about this beautiful place because it's a little bit aside from other monuments, but you MUST see it, I'm 100% sure

    • 9.3
      National Park
      Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington
      Save
      • Carmen Y.

        Carmen Y. • October 25, 2016Perfect for hiking, biking or walks. Beautiful and peaceful. I love it!

    • 9.3
      Park
      2500 16th St NW, Washington
      Save
      • Deniz S.

        Deniz S. • September 6, 2014Very special for me! I said YEESS in this very beautiful park! Very good for pictures, especially in the morning❤️

    • 9.3
      Monument
      1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • Jackie R.

        Jackie R. • February 22, 2013Beautiful view of the city! Lovely quotes around the monument.

    • 9.3
      Lake
      W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • Paige C.

        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!

    • 9.2
      Garden
      Potomac Park, Washington
      Save
      • Zeba S.

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

    • 9.3
      Monument
      5 Henry Bacon Dr NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington
      Save
    • 9.2
      Sculpture
      Constitution Ave NW (at 7th St NW), Washington
      Save
      • Bill 🇺🇸

        Bill 🇺🇸 • May 2, 2011Nice lil spot for a quick session, even better at 4:20pm!!

    • 9.2
      Garden
      1050 Lenfant Plz SW (L'Enfant Plaza SW), Washington
      Save
      • Oleg Y.

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

    • 9.2
      Monument
      400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington
      Save
      • Shoaib T.

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

    • 9.2
      Waterfront$$$$
      760 Maine Ave SW, Washington
      Save
      • Linda R.

        Linda R. • April 4, 2015We always choose Captain Whites for a better selection of crabs & price *****.

    • 9.2
      Botanical Garden
      3501 New York Ave NE (at Hickey Ln NE), Washington
      Save
      • Stephanie H.

        Stephanie H. • November 3, 2014Beautiful grounds with different things to see all year round, even in the middle of winter. Particularly nice cherry blossoms and fall foliage

    • 9.2
      Monument
      10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • Mike B.

        Mike B. • October 4, 2014Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸

    • 9.1
      Fountain
      W Potomac Park (btwn Lincoln & World War II Memorials), Washington
      Save
      • Paige C.

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

    • 9.1
      Park
      26th St NW (at O St NW), Washington
      Save
      • Nicholas V.

        Nicholas V. • September 17, 2014The park is still really nice, but they are redoing both playgrounds and basketball court. Supposed to be done in the winter of 2014

    • 9.1
      Park
      Constitution Ave (btwn Ohio Dr & 17th St), Washington
      Save
      • L. T.

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

    • 9.0
      Garden
      Washington
      Save
      • Melody

        Melody • August 30, 2013Absolutely stunning and tranquil place to visit! Getting there by public transportation is doable but once inside it would best to have a vehicle as the place is 446 acres.

    • 9.0
      Trail
      Rock Creek Trail, Washington
      Save
      • Tim S.

        Tim S. • February 21, 2011Great trail! Really scenic and long too. Plenty of of trail hiking too.

    • 9.0
      Plaza
      701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
      Save
      • Melissa P.

        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.

    • 9.0
      Plaza
      800 F St NW, Washington
      Save
      • Jess Z.

        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.

    • 9.0
      Waterfront
      3000 K St NW, Washington
      Save
      • Kristen M.

        Kristen M. • November 1, 2013The best adult and kids game shop EVER. Staff is so great and very friendly. Highly recommend!

    • 9.0
      Plaza
      825 10th St NW, Washington
      Save
      • Danielle D.

        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.

    • 9.0
      Fountain
      1st St NW (btwn Pennsylvania Ave NW & Maryland Ave SW), Washington
      Save
      • loran j.

        loran j. • May 16, 2015Fun place with lots of joggers and tourists and sometimes a concert venue.

    • 8.9
      Sculpture
      Ellipse Rd NE, Washington
      Save
      • Dizzie T.

        Dizzie T. • November 23, 2013very nice place to take walks with dates, family, friends,pets. beside the structure u can get a view of different trails on each end leading to pavilions and valleys :) lovely view!

    • Don't see the place you're looking for? Add a new place to Foursquare.