United States Botanic Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

1. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanical Garden · Southwest Washington · 112 tips and reviews

Samir L.Samir L: Relaxing and beautiful indoor garden and pond near the Capitol building.

Rachel L.Rachel L: Awesome space if you're into botany or museums. It's free and has a great selection of flowers and plants. Make sure to visit every room.

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden is a living plant museum & was established by Congress in 1820. The Conservatory reopened in Dec 2001 after a four-year renovation,with approx 4,000 seasonal, tropical & subtropical plants.

Teaism is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

2. Teaism

400 8th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Tea Room · Penn Quarter · 130 tips and reviews

Morgan T.Morgan Thomas: Really like the Thai Chicken Curry, I want to try the Shrimp curry too. The Japanese sweet tea & bento boxes are good. Loved the chai shake. Love the koi pond downstairs.

Dan F.Dan Foy: Tuna bento box is perfect. My favorite lunch spot in Penn Quarter

Aron L.Aron Levy: Come downstairs to say hello to, and contemplate, their beautiful koi!

World War II Memorial is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

3. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Erik C.Erik Cintron: Such a beautiful dedication. the plaques of all the states surrounding the pond which was so serene and then waterfall with the stars that represent our fallen Heros so picturesque and also humbling

HISTORYHISTORY: This memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II (1939-45).

NancyNancy: This is my great-grandfather, who is a WWII vet, standing in front of the memorial. He is 98 1/2. He thought the memorial was great.

Lincoln Memorial is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

4. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 473 tips and reviews

Aditya A.Aditya Ambadkar: Go in the evening and look at the reflection pond the view of George Washington memorial is magical

Kathy S.Kathy Stanton: First time at night. Very exciting. Great lighting. Cool pictures. Lovely view over reflecting pond looking toward the Washington Monument.

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama spoke at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Read more.

Hot N Juicy Crawfish is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

5. Hot N Juicy Crawfish

7.7
2651 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Calvert St & Woodley Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Woodley Park · 82 tips and reviews

CeCe C.CeCe Chanel: 2 pounds crawfish n 1 pond shrimp fries and beer.. Worth the trip. Spicy will have u sweating.

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Shrimp With Spicy Hot N Juicy Sauce - I love this stuff. Sauce was spicier than the last time I was here, but still yummy. (via @Foodspotting)

Cameron T.Cameron Thomas-Shah: Get the drool with extra potato and an extra cluster if crab legs

Pershing Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

6. Pershing Park

6.9
1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 8 tips and reviews

Danyel S.Danyel Smith: gorgeous, square pond. turquoise. lovely.

Joshua H.Joshua Hill: Fantastic fair-weather lunch spot! Plenty of tables, not (yet) overwhelmed by pigeons.

Andrew W.Andrew Wiseman: Fight Pancho Villa here

Founding Farmers & Distillers is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

7. Founding Farmers & Distillers

8.3
600 Massachusetts Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Silene L.Silene Lim: Surprisingly delicious! Sat brunch. Best for me was the pot pie, the fried chicken and salads. The doughnuts are to die for!

Jaime W.Jaime Wojdowski: Brunch here is crazy! So much good stuff! Brunch is definitely brunch food but regular lunch food too. A big fan of the devil's food cake doughnuts...wow.

Eric P.Eric Penrod: Amazing!!!

ChopHouse & Brewery is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

8. ChopHouse & Brewery

509 7th St NW, Ste 1 (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 123 tips and reviews

R M.R M: Great service. Great steak...cooked a perfect medium. Wonderful BBQ shrimp. Yum!

Amanda L.Amanda Littlejohn: That cornbread is dangerous!

Rachel M.Rachel Manwill: The onion soup is absolutely one of my favorite ways to chase away the winter cold.

Farmers Fishers Bakers is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

9. Farmers Fishers Bakers

8.6
3000 K St NW (at Washington Harbour), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 221 tips and reviews

Morgan T.Morgan The boss: Best brunch I've ever had. They have everything you could ever want. So full, so happy. Staff was great too.

Andrew W.Andrew Wiseman: The bakers taste delicious. They don't fight too much and it's strange there are humans on the menu, but I recommend

NOM NOM BorisNOM NOM Boris: stop by for some super nomnom Bruch Buffet!!!

Belga Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

10. Belga Cafe

7.7
514 8th St SE (at E St SE), Washington, D.C.
Belgian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 81 tips and reviews

Timothy R.Timothy Raymond: Kid-friendly early in the evening (5-6pm). Waffles are mostly on lunch/brunch menu but not dinner. For dinner, try any of the many muscle preparations. And Belgian Beers!

WomplyWomply: Belga Cafe has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits Read more.

The Hill is HomeThe Hill is Home: One of the best Belgian restaurants in the city. You may hear celestial trumpets as you take a bite out of their steak frites paired with the perfect beer.

Hilton Garden Inn is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

11. Hilton Garden Inn

7.1
815 14th St NW (btwn H & I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 59 tips and reviews

Amy P.Amy Priest: Clean rooms. Tasty food in restaurant. Great full service breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location. Would stay here again.

TimTim: The staff here is by far the most professional and friendly I've ever experienced.

Linnea C.Linnea Cowell: I have been here 20 minutes and I'm blown away with how accommodating the staff is! Wow, they are fantastic! And I love the Bath and Body Works products in the bathroom.

RedRocks is one of The 13 Best Places for Ponds in Washington.

12. RedRocks

7.2
1036 Park Rd NW (at 11th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Pleasant Plains · 88 tips and reviews

Andrea N.Andrea Newland: Roasted Eggplant Pizza is my favorite so far!!! Great neighborhood place! Trying brunch today hoping for good things with Sunrise Pizza and French Toast !

StaceyStacey: Everything on the menu leaves MUCH to be desired. Worst calzones, ever, btw.

Paul G.Paul G: iPhone changes redrocks to testicle. So be careful when texting your girlfriend family!