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National Museum of Natural History

10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20013

SAM Y. writes: day 47 of yeah baby!!!

damn you can only get around dc by walking or rail or bus. its packed. but a lot of the treasures are right by each other. like the museums. wow. this place was great. had such a wide selection of things and treasures. priceless…

National Portrait Gallery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th & F Sts NW
Washington, DC 20560

alexis g. writes: When I first moved to DC in 2004, I read that this wasn't reopening until 2006 and that seemed like FOREVER. I love portrait galleries, and this one is even better than the one in London (which is tops for having randoms like a portrait of *Sade*).…

The Lincoln Memorial

23rd Street NW at Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20002

Bucky K. writes: What would you do if your kid was a dick? Would you call them out on it? Could/should you say, "Hey Bucky Jr., you're a straight up dick! And once again, I'm sorry for naming you Bucky Jr." I had this conversation with my wife the other day. Which in…

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: My first visit to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was for Hirshhorn After Hours, a party held every few months from 8 pm to Midnight. During this event we got the chance to view the newly opened Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition. The artist…

C&O Canal
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

MiRIAM w. writes: My most memorable moment at C&O Canal might have been after dinner at Citronelle, when my favorite Washingtonian showed it to me for the first time, explaining its history and pointing out the old towpath. But when a couple of friends came down to…

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art

1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

Sean G. writes: The Sackler (and the Freer) are often overlooked - to the delight of locals who know these are two of the best museums DC has to offer and explore. The soothing outdoor courtyard pavilion inside the Sackler is welcome respite from the Mall and the…

The Library of Congress
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Southeast

101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003

Mel B. writes: Wow. Wow. Wow. I took my brother here- my 21 year-old-not-interested-i n-anything-and-everything -is-lame- brother and he LOVED it! I haven't been here since freshman year of college 7 years ago and don't remember getting the goosebumps that this art…

Jefferson Memorial

900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024

Bill B. writes: Given the enormous impact of Thomas Jefferson on the founding and early decades of the United States, I think it's a shame that his national memorial doesn't get more esteem, especially given that it's location is more beautiful than most. I accept…

The National Mall

Between 23rd St NW, 2nd St NE, Independence and Constitution
Washington, DC 20050

Dave L. writes: More than just an enormous patch of grass.

Picnics, morning jogs, concerts, protests, festivals, special events... they all feel more "historic" just being on the Mall. It is flanked by the Smithsonian museums, beginning at the Washington Monument and…

FDR Memorial

1850 W Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024

Bill B. writes: The stroll from the Jefferson Memorial to the southern end of FDR Memorial was very pleasant, walking past all the cherry trees and flanked by the Potomac River and the tidal basin. The two huge bodies of water significantly impacted the temperature,…

Freer Gallery of Art

1200 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20001

Beth T. writes: We got to this gallery on our last day of vacation so didn't have all the time in the world to spend but what we did see was beautiful. It was quieter than most of the other galleries we had been too which was nice as honestly I was tired of running…

Arlington National Cemetery

Memorial Drive
Arlington, VA 22211

Jen S. writes: I've been to Arlington once before yet the second time had new meaning as my husband lost one of his closest buddies from the Army who was serving his third tour in Iraq and this is where he is buried. My husband served 2 of those tours with Steve…

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Lincoln Memorial Circle Southwest
23rd St SW near Ohio Drive SW and Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20037

Rhea B. writes: This is my favorite memorial on the Mall. The 19 larger-than-life statues of foot soldiers on patrol show the dread, fear, and stoicism the real soldiers felt while in combat on enemy territory. 54, 246 Americans died in the Korean War.

Located on a…

Washington Monument

15th St SW
Washington, DC 20050

SAM Y. writes: 44 days of night...

so have you ever asked yourself how anyone ever falls asleep without drinking? that's when the mental carnival starts!

oh wait thats not the question i was going to ask. i was going to ask you ever been lost? and no matter how lost…

National Museum of American History
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

14th St and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20002

Amanda B. writes: ************************* ***
1 of the best museums in the US! Why? Because The Smithsonian is home to the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond, the world's largest deep blue diamond. The gem has a long and mysterious past--and some people even think it…

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

Gayle G. writes: It is crafty! This Smithsonian museum holds works by craft artists. Be sure to go through the etched glass doors. Pretty!

The main room has 19th-century furniture and oil paintings. You'll probably recognize the "The Black Orchid" on the wall. Also,…

Smithsonian American Art Museum
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th St NW and F St NW
Washington, DC 20560

Adam W. writes: Want to see THE portrait of G. Dubbs? Ya know, the one you see every morn when buying your coffee.

Dollar, dollar bill y'all.

Word up. So, this is your quiet refuge away from the tourists shutter bugging en masse around the Mall. Stroll the vast…

National Archives and Records Administration

700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20408

Barrie C. writes: Every American needs to come here at least once to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It should be mandatory for everybody in this country, especially in a time when a lot of people in America, especially…

Union Station

50 Massachusetts Avenue N.E.
Washington, DC 20050

Laura V. writes: Ah, there is nothing like Union Station at Christmastime. It's all decorated with the obligatory holiday trimmings, but also, this year's decorations include a Norwegian holiday theme. There's even a model train running through the East Hall. As…

National Pork Producers Council

122 C Street, N.W.
Suite 875
Washington, DC 20001

teapot .. writes: with maple syrup, in a burger, as a BLT, dipped in ketchup, crumbled into an omelet, fed by hand grease running down your wrist.

licked.

plain. thick cut, peppered, apple wood smoked, cured, uncured, nitrate free, niman ranch, guilt, guilt free…

National World War II Memorial

17th St, the National Mall
Washington, DC 20050

Keane L. writes: It's strange to see people playing softball in the field to the right.

Not that it's wrong or particularly disrespectful. After all, battles are supposedly fought for the peace of future generations. It's strange because time is so mercifully…

Air Force Memorial

1 Air Force Memorial Dr
Arlington, VA 22204

Gayle G. writes: I just flew back into DC (National Airport to be specific) and saw the Air Force Memorial while driving past. It is truly unlike any other memorial in the area.

First of all, it is TALL. The spires are almost 300 feet so the memorial is easy to spot…

United States Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Aaron A. writes: No visit to Washington is complete without a visit to the United States Capitol. Often referred to as the symbol of freedom around the world, visitors will learn of its storied past and bear witness to history in the making.

Since 9/11, visitors can…

US Postal Service

Policy and Program Development, USPS - HQ
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20260

Liiisa C. writes: Before cyberspace, there was PAPER. Friends passed handwritten notes to each other.

Example:

1) Tear sheet out of notebook
2) Scribble: Jon, We're meeting at Jackson Hole after Latin class. I have to tell you what happened during Calculus! You…

Ronald Reagan Building
Neighborhood: Federal Triangle

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 500
Washington, DC 20004

Gayle G. writes: I've been to a number of trade shows at this building. It is HUGE! Can we say the largest government building in the city? I think we can. The Reagan Building covers over seven acres of land.

The fountain in front (The Straus fountain) has been in…

The Warner Walk of Fame

The Warner Theatre
13th Street, NW - near Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Jed S. writes: I wouldn't make the Warner Walk of Fame a destination per se, whereas I refused to leave Los Angeles without stopping by Grumman's Chinese Theater, but if you are in the Metro Center vicinity, it is certainly worth a stop. As well as the stars…

Insect Zoo at National Museum of Natural History

10th St and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20560

Bill C. writes: If you like the creepy crawling things, this is the place for you. This is a well set up display of insects. It's not just a place to view the buggies, it's a place where you can interact with them under the supervision of the specialists at the…

Reston Public Library

11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190

Jeremy S. writes: I've been coming here for years since I grew up in nearby Great Falls, VA. The library is well maintained and right now I'm sitting inside by a window overlooking some trees and green, very relaxing.

I do wonder what the future holds for libraries…

Gelman Library
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2130 H Street NW
George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052

alexis g. writes: I love the location of this library. I'm also very receptive to GWU's campus in general, even though people make fun of it. This library reminds me a bit of the one at my undergrad alma mater, which was a wonderful place where I spent many hours (I'm…

Reflecting Pool

17th Street & Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20050

Nadine F. writes: I like to save the end pieces of my bread in the freezer. Then, when I accumulate a bunch of them, I'll load up my purse with the stale bread and go to the reflecting pool to feed the ducks. It's such a nice way to spend the afternoon. Beware of…

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Bacon Drive and Constitution Ave
National Mall
Washington, DC 20050

Ed to the M. writes: As I walked along the sunken earth along Maya Lin's unprecedentedly modern cold black somber and ultimately sensitive wall of death, I instinctively called Maria D.

United States Post Office

2 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Dave L. writes: Best post office. Ever.

M-F: 7AM to Midnight
S-S: 7AM to 8PM

Tips: Walking distance from Union Station.

Iwo Jima Memorial

Arlington, VA 22201

Jeff S. writes: Once upon a time I ran. I ran a lot. Every day I would run by the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial on my to somewhere.

The first time I saw the memorial it was much more than I expected. It was huge. Then I saw the view from the memorial. It has one of…

Old Stone House

5200 Glover Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: If you've spent any time in Georgetown, you' ve passed by this historic house a billion times. OK, maybe not a billion, but you get the idea.

What you may not realize (well, I didn't know this) was that this is the oldest standing house in DC. It was…

George Washington's River Farm

7931 E Boulevard Dr
Alexandria, VA 22308

Gayle G. writes: A little known fact about George Washington is that he was a gentleman Farmer. In fact, he owned a total of five farms, River Farm was one of those farms.

The history of this farm goes back to the 1600 when it was first owned by a British family who…

Washington Club
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

15 Dupont Cir NW
Washington, DC 20036

Michelle W. writes: My mom is a member, so my husband and I had our wedding reception here.

Everything went off without a hitch. Yann, the club director, is a dream. He and my wedding coordinator worked together to ensure that every potential issue that arose was…

Arts & Industries Building Smithsonian Institution

900 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20560

jill k. writes: discaimer: the A & I building doesn't really have much going on; it is simply a part of the main "castle" on the national mall. i am using it to review the smithsonian in general, though.

i had the honor of doing an internship at the smithsonian…

National Museum of African Art

950 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20560

Sarah G. writes: I was really excited to come to this museum, especially since I knew it was one of the lesser visited ones of the Smithsonian, but I honestly was expecting a little more. The museum was much much smaller in comparison to the others and there is so…

National Institutes of Health

9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892

Catherine H. writes: I'm going to have to second Dave, and I don't even work here (although my daddy does, and I grew up across the street, so most of my childhood friends have at least one parent who works here).

It's hard to comprehend how much the amazingly smart…

National Postal Museum

2 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Gayle G. writes: Mmm. Stamps. If all things postal is your bag, then this is the museum for you. The Postal Museum takes stamp collecting to a whole other level.

The 90 foot atrium is quite impressive. There are airmail planes hanging from overhead which is neat.…

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