Washington D.C. is the site of the first trials of modern cell phone towers – people here have a lot to talk about!
Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
Great exhibit by an artist on all the different eras of the White House. Really fascinating and informative look inside the WH.
The original appropriation known as President’s Park is now divided into three distinct spaces: the White House Grounds, the Ellipse, and Lafayette Square
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined family members and presented a wreath at the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read more.
Stop by Eastern Market on 7th St. SE, DC's oldest fresh food public market just a few blocks from the Capitol.
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.
The Rotunda is 96 feet in diameter and rises 180 feet 3 inches to the canopy.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provides a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the U.S. Congress and the history of the U.S. Capitol. Read more.
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.
The north extension of the Capitol houses the US Senate Chamber which opened in 1859. Read more.
pleasant in the daytime, but the best time to walk by this reflecting pool is on a clear, windless night.
The current building was designed by Robert Mills and constructed over a 33-year period beginning in 1836. It is the oldest departmental building in Washington.
Saturday, January 19th is a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join President Obama and find a service opportunity near you. Read more.
The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon.
The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.
Created in 1800 the library is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution & the largest library in the world. In 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his entire personal collection of books to the library
After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.
If not for Anne Pope, George Washington's great-grandmother, the father of our country might never have slept here. She helped persuade GW's great-grandfather to stay in the New World. Read more.
Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .
This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.
This tribute features outdoor galleries, statues and inscriptions meant to represent the 32nd U.S. president’s time in office, from 1933 to 1945.
President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
Nice memorial to sit and enjoy the garden. Completely empty and forgotten though that also means its idyllic and somewhat peaceful.
Tuesday nights in summer the Navy band(s) give concerts. Incredibly cool. Starts at 8p.
awesome view of the city and it usually isn't mobbed by tourists, which is nice. plenty of free parking too. Stand in the center of the towers and look up for a great photo op
Completed in 1931, the Peristyle Doric Temple was the first war memorial on the Mall, and lists all 499 DC residents who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their rank, race, or gender.
This memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II (1939-45).
Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.
This monument, titled the "Spirit of Freedom," honors the more than 200,000 African-American soldiers who fought during the Civil War.
All American, 24-7; This is one of the few official sites where the American Flag is required to be flown at all times.
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. Read more.
The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.
Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” Read more.
Dedicated in April 1979, coinciding with Einstein's 100th birthday, the statue is 12 feet tall and weighs about 4 tons. Watch this 90 second C-SPAN YouTube video about the memorial. Read more.
This memorial consists of 56 stones, each with the signature, occupation and hometown of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Symbolic linkage of North and South by connecting the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House (Robert E. Lee Memorial); authorized by Congress in 1913, built 1926-32 (McKim, Mead & White, architects).
President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Read more.
If you visit Washington DC, you have to pay respect to the soldiers and American's that paved the way for us. Very moving.
DC is home to more equestrian statues than any other place in the US, check out the "Jeanne d'Arc" statue, the only equestrian statue in DC depicting a woman
Run the Exorcist stairs made famous in the 1973 horror classic. The stairs are located at Prospect St NW & M St. NW.
Springtime in DC and the annual Cherry Blossom festival, well, blossoms. Music, dance and parades are laid on to commemorate a 1912 gift to the city of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees from Tokyo.
If you think Congress takes the nation on a wild ride, paddlers find a whitewater run near Great Falls just as unpredictable. For a calmer ride, paddle along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Read more.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is a man-made canal that starts in Georgetown and extends 185 miles upriver to Cumberland in Western Maryland. It took 22 years in 1828 for excavators to get to Cumberland.
Historic path is perfect for walking, running, or biking. Long lost gems dot the route.
Don't miss the Clock Tower Tour, this amazing tour offers guests a sweeping 360 degree view of our nation’s capital, while also highlighting its famous landmarks. And the best thing, it’s free! Read more.
Completed in 1908, the station was the largest train station in the world at the time it was built. In fact, if put on its side, the Washington Monument could lay within the confines of the station.
Notable for its superior examples of Victorian rowhouses and turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansions. Designated June 1977 with nearly 3100 protected buildings within its district boundaries.
Star-Spangled Site: This bridge is near the alleged spot where Francis Scott Key was anchored when he saw the Star-Spangled Banner flying over Fort McHenry after the Battle of Baltimore.
Did you know that one of the windows contains a moon rock? There is a tiny piece of the moon embedded in the 'Space Window,' delivered there personally by the astronauts who brought it back. Read more.
Minature Golf, Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range and the Potomac Grille...who could ask for more?!
Duck! The park is at the north end of National Airport. You don't need to wait long to get a great view of a jet plane coming in low and landing at DCA using the "River Visual" approach on Runway 19.
Make sure to walk behind the ridiculously awesome waterfall. Also chill on the boardwalk next to the Anacostia and revel in the fact that there's finally a waterfront park in DC worth going to.
The nation's first naval yard and first home port was begun in 1799, becoming the center for early-19th century naval operations during a critical period of expanding nationalism.
The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. Read more.
The arboretum was established in 1927 by an act of Congress & functions as a major center of botanical research. It has a library with 10,000 volumes & approx. 90 publications on botanical literature.
The house where Abraham Lincoln died was built in 1849 by William Petersen. In 1893 the house was occupied by the District of Columbia Memorial Association to honor the president.
Originally called the National Air Museum when it was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress, some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to 1876.
The museum first opened in 1964, and among the items on display are the original Star-Spangled Banner and Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.
The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.
Opened in 2004, this museum is devoted to the history and culture of Native people in the Western Hemisphere.
On April 1 1845, Samuel Morse opened the world's first telegraph office on this location. Messages were sent in a coded alphabet consisting of electronic dots & dashes which became known as Morse Code
Established in 1820, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Check out this video for more on its history. Read more.
The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.
The latest baby panda at the National Zoo was born Aug. 23, 2013. It's a girl born to Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. Washington pandarazzi will have to wait four months for an in-person look at the cub. Read more.
Newseum numbers: 250,000 sq. ft., 35,000 historic newspaper front pages, 15 theaters, 8 sections of the Berlin Wall (each is 3 tons), First Amendment tablet on Pennsylvania Ave. is 50 tons of marble.
The museum opened on July 19, 2002 and is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.
On June 17, 1972 five men broke into the DNC’s office in the Watergate complex. The arrests were eventually connected to President Nixon's administration. Sunlight's full Scandal Tour App coming soon.
Great location, comfy beds, friendly staff, and nice rooms. Downside internet is $10.00 a day unless you are a Hhonors gold member, and parking is $17 a day.
The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
Pick one of 555 (!!) - 500 bottled beers, 50 taps, and 5 cask-conditioned ales – booze choices Holy Bar. #thrillist Read more.
After a few delicious beers, you're going to need to eat to continue, enter the Wood-Grilled Burger on a brioche bun with Duke's mayo and house-smoked Tillamook cheddar, add Benton's smoked bacon.
Bluejacket officially opens Tues. Oct 29, 2013 with 20 original beers and five casks brews. Housed in a former ship boiler factory, the brewery can produce 5,000 barrels/year, or ~10,000 kegs. Read more.
Awesome beer garden with a good selection of beers fairly cheap and corn hole not to mention outdoor movies
First, they have 500 beers. Second, we like snacks -- that's why they have Bavarian pretzels and prime rib sandwiches. Third, we like... wait. Isn't that enough? Because it is for us. See you there.
Amazing service, warm and inviting atmosphere, beautiful layout. The food is spectacular, and the General Manager walked about to touch base, and provide informed, local knowledge and advice. Go here!
Capital Bites liked the wood-grilled tiger prawns. She says, "the “dressing” was good enough to ask for extra bread to absorb the remaining juices on the plate." Read more.
Find “The Devil” - Lucifer Belgian Strong Pale Ale/Tanqueray/lemon juice/grenadine – after you sneak up to the recently opened upstairs of this Belgian boozery. #thrillist Read more.
if you’re into European brews, you’re out of luck. At any time, they have about 25 beers on tap and 150 bottles of beer to choose from. Definitely, give the house brew, Meridian Pint Kolsch, a try. Read more.
All the meat here is actually smoked w/ reclaimed bourbon barrels and is closest in style to Memphis. Claim the goodness in the espresso-rubbed beef brisket and pulled pork shoulder. Read more.
Beer and burgers, they got 'em both here in spades. Twenty beers on tap & legit burgers, check out their loaded cheeseburger, the Six Buck Chuck, or the Big Daddy, a bacon, 'shroom & blue cheese burg. Read more.
The restaurant pours more than 50 Belgian brews by the bottle, and has 11 on tap. Check them out at Happy Hour every night from 10pm to close. Via CityEats.com Read more.
Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tap selection is exemplary and staff is awesome! You can't beat the $4 craft beers.
Get there before or after the lunch rush. That way you do not have to wait 25 mins to order and 25 mins to get your food. Who has time for that?!? The food is delicious!
A combination of traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist, José Andrés' restaurant in DC is the perfect place to sample some mescal. Read more.
The creme brulee doughnut gets a blast from a kitchen torch, a fiery moment that yields a crackled, sugary, just-shy-of-burned glaze. Read more.
You can't go wrong with the Triple Stack Burger here, it has two dry-aged beef patties, chorizo, bacon braised onions, American cheese and tomato aioli on a kaiser roll. Fantastic!
Go up the hill to enjoy the amazing view on Memorial Avenue, the Arlington Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial, as well as the Washington Monument, the US Capitol and downtown Washington, DC.
