Suggestions for Quiet places near Washington

Kelli A. • April 27, 2010Have some desert the lemon tarts are tasty! The courtyard is a great place to meet up with friends or find a quiet place to surf the web on their free WiFi.

Dizzie T. • November 23, 2013vast land of different types of trees and greenery.different trails to choose from & pavillions to see. its well preserved and its free! great for walks,picnics, quiet time & hangouts

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle • August 2, 2011You'll see a variety of wildlife, especially birds, on a peaceful walk through the woodlands and marshes here. Added bonus if you've brought your fishing pole, you can fish here, too! -- Green Guide

Cheyenne G. • May 23, 2012Walk to the back of the monument for a more peaceful experience and killer view!

Dawn • July 20, 2013So beautiful and peaceful at 0300 in the morning

Daria • April 13, 2014Beautiful quiet place

Dhanu K. • September 18, 2015Great and peace place to refresh mind with the view of national cathedral and downtown..nice one

jeyo • December 14, 2015This is a quiet space of reflection. You can feel the weight of history here, and even still see its impact with flowers laid about the monument.

Dirty B. • August 9, 2014Great art and it's always quiet

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

Amy C. • November 11, 2018Perfect for a quiet stroll.

Chanele N. • June 6, 2012This is a great place for a quiet lunch, especially if you work nearby. The fountain is nice, but there are plenty of benches.

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

Guido G. • September 3, 2016Impressive, large, if not genuinely old, building. Quiet neighbourhood. There is a large parking lot right underneath the Cathedral, first 30 min. parking for free, ideal if you just want pics.

Samar H. • March 5, 2015Quiet place with classic music. Very inspiring and relaxing enviroment

Voyer P. • October 13, 2017Peaceful area, great place to just chill

Roger U. • March 9, 2015Go at night, incredibly tranquil and peaceful...

Brett G. • June 7, 2012Scott H.'s tip from Nov. 2011 no longer applies. Monument has been cleaned up & garden has filled in.A great, quiet stop between Jefferson and FDR memorials. See it in summer.

Shawn C. • November 19, 2016If you are travelling alone then Off The Record is a great spot to have a quiet drink at the bar and soak in the politico atmosphere. The bartender makes a terrific Old Fashioned.

Jillian W. • February 17, 2011Awesome place to come study in the warm weather and quiet :)

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

Ricky S. • September 19, 2011Nice quiet hotel away from the main strip. A must try when in DC.

Murad G. • March 7, 2017Everything is amazing here. Wonderful idea to take a peaceful walk for leisure or for reflection.

Tom J. • July 29, 2016Check out the amazing life-sized painting of President Francis J. Underwood! Also the courtyard is very nice, well maintained and quiet.

Jenn S. • May 1, 2010Great playground for toddlers. Nice and quiet on weekend mornings, and busy after 5 pm on weekdays.

Diana T. • April 28, 2014Such a peaceful place to watch the sunset from or just relax after dinner. Off the busy path and great views of the monuments.

Christopher L. • August 1, 2016Pro tip in DC: the café at the National Portrait Gallery is a quiet, cool, and very peaceful place to work or study.

The Wall Street Journal • August 3, 2014Perhaps the most conquerable of all the Smithsonians, this small but delightful museum of American arts and decorative crafts is a sea of calm.

Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

Kurtis S. • September 7, 2019This space is gorgeous! Check out the Peace Corps Gallery