A bit overwhelming. You do need almost 2 full days to see it. Do the above ground floors one day which is about the culture and the below ground the other day, which is more about history
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.
Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping & holds Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights & a copy of the 1297 Magna Carta
Housed in the old patent office. Make sure you don't miss the Lincoln room.
Definitely do operation spy! It's not just some game for kids, but a well designed and thought out interactive game, even for adults. It puts you in a spy mindset. Requires actual thinking. Worth it.
Friday nights from Memorial Day to Labor Day the garden hosts free jazz concerts starting at 5pm. If you can get there a little early, try for a spot on the fountain and dangle your feet. Read more.
Go here at night. The Lincoln Memorial is just gorgeous with all the lights lit up, and you can see the Washington Memorial from a distant.
Come here for sunset. You get a beautiful view of the Rosslyn skyline and key bridge
Ride the longest continuous escalator in the western hemisphere! Get off of the Metro, ride up and down, then hop back on the train. You'll only be charged from where you entered to where you exit!
Any fuul will do really.. They're so good (and don't tell them to tone it down on the spicy). I got the special tbsi which is a special meat dish and it was incredible
Half price Oyster Bar before 6 M-t. Great atmosphere. Lots of beer on tap. Crab cakes superb. Pork Chop too.
If you are not familiar with african food, try the jollof rice, okra, or groundnut stew. You will love it. If you know west african food, get the cassava leaves.
The Chicken & Pork Katsudon with curry sauce is nothing short of excellent. Juicy breaded chicken, flavorful crispy pork, and flavorful curry sauce over a bed of wonderful rice.
Toki's kimchi ramen is a standout. It's a pork-laden, vinegary soup that's a perfect follow-up to a pile of dumplings. Read more.
Get the vegetable ramen and then add both the roast pork and the pork belly. It's the best bang for the buck. Also quite filling.
Best thing on the menu: Goden Tibs. A fresh salad on the side is a good compliment to this main dish.
Get the half smokes, a beef-and-pork sausage that's lightly smoked and served with mustard, onions and, of course, chili. 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.
Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly just melts in your mouth! Soy-braised Berkshire pork belly w/ fermented mustard greens.
Chasu Buns were a great starter and the Tonkatsu Ramen was excellent! Perfectly cooked noodles, fresh woodear mushrooms & delicious pork belly. 4/5 spicy is good if you have a decent heat tolerance.
Amazing cocktails. Very well-balanced and tasty. My favorites are the old-school tommy and the BSD
Everything is good here, if you are a fan of Ben's on U Street you will be a fan on H
