Suggestions for Plaza near Washington

Cathy M. • June 28, 2012Relaxing summer evening with unique food and unique music

Yasaman M. • July 19, 2019Stunning calm and gorgeous! Great place to sit and chill and have a bite.

Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Ultra high end shopping with a mix of restaurants, and outdoor space. Perfect for window shopping with a gelato. Check their event calendar for cool goings on like free outdoor yoga.

Erik M. • September 1, 2013The most scenic of several possible place in Ledroit Park to wait for the G2 bus to Logan, Dupont, or Georgetown. Highly recommended.

David G. • March 20, 2011Take the tour starting at Eastern Market Metro. It's a walking tour. Look for the signs

Rebecca • April 12, 2010Best date night. Ever. Cheap, fun, picturesque, unique - and cold, so cuddling is encouraged. Typically not that crowded.

Joe C. • June 1, 2014Great place to relax with a book coffee or chill with a friend. Btw Starbucks has a public bathroom without a code.

Dave L. • April 10, 2022Black Lives, Liberties And Pursuits Of Happiness Matter 2022 Indeed By The Way.

Jason B. • July 31, 2015Great little park with shade trees and a fountain. Perfect reading spot.

Ahmed A. • March 3, 2014A wonderful place, but you must visit in prime time not at night.

Darryl J. • April 2, 2016Nice place to sit & relax from a busy day.

C-SPAN • August 30, 2011Designed by Cass Gilbert and sculpted by Daniel Chester French this 78 ft. memorial for the Army’s First Division took 5 years to build. More info C-SPAN American History TV video.

Sara L. • August 22, 2012A nice place to sit down and have a break, unless you have orinthophobia (fear of ducks) - so many ducks everywhere!

Christina S. • July 29, 2013The history of the original Union Station is amazing...too bad they slapped on a bunch of cheap plastic crap on the back and made a total disgrace of the original architecture....

DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Judiciary Square was originally designated as the site for the Supreme Court, in accordance with L’Enfant’s Plan to place the three branches of government in a geographical relationship.

Danyel S. • April 3, 2011gorgeous, square pond. turquoise. lovely.

Derek J. • September 25, 2014Perfect place for lunch on any given day. That is, if you don't mind the noise.

WayneMan C. • October 24, 2010The best place to just relax and unwind. Bring a book and enjoy the view.

Shantee Haynes R. • July 13, 2011Lovely reading spot! Lots of shade...

David W. • October 18, 2016Nice Plaza.

Shannon P. • February 7, 2012The only benches for miles this side of 7th street!

- B. • July 30, 2011Tiny park along busy Mass Ave, but still seems peaceful; contrasting Burke Park across the street. Good shade. Watch step in grass: popular place for dog walking. CVS just N on 12th.

Dave L. • November 3, 2017The statue is pretty good and awesome By The Way.

Patrick W. F. • September 21, 2012Also known as Tivoli Square. (Columbia Heights Civic Plaza:Tivoli Square :: United States Civic Plaza: The National Mall)

Sophia M. • August 26, 2014As a first time visitor to this station it's hidden, drop bread crumbs to find it again.

Arjun S. • February 4, 2011A game of Ultimate Frisbee/Football/Baseball during the spring is a great way to unwind, but plan early and come quick... the entire yard is usually packed!

Kevin K. • November 13, 2012Look for big changes to the plaza in front of Union Station as several years of construction comes to an end in December 2012. It's looking good and so does the view of the Capitol Building from here.

Amber L. • January 31, 2012The best beauty supply store on the corner..the old mortons!! Great sales