Suggestions for Plaza near Washington

Leslie • November 7, 2011One of my fav DC things to do - walk, bike or run along the mall.

Isa L. • November 2, 2013One of my DC happy places, for sure. Wonderful oasis in any extreme weather!

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.

Njoud F. • December 21, 2018Where you can find high end fashion store, have brunch/ lunch at figs and olive

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

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.

Walburga A M. • February 19, 2013love watching the skaters during winter

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.

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

Stephen W. • January 14This was a very fun area by DuPont Circle. It showed the only support for Ukraine but was very nicely designed.

ian h. • February 1, 2010Elysian fields of concrete for skate punks in the heart of DC's theater district.

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!

Sandra H. • March 7, 2014Awesome just need more time

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.

Shantee Haynes R. • July 3, 2011Check out what's going on at the Convention Center! Also, you're just in walking distance from Gallery Place/Chinatown, where you'll also find the Verizon Ctr

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

Zach M. • March 15, 2012Cajunator food truck for lunch... shrimp PO boy was amazing

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)

Karen • May 31, 2022Nice and clean. But, kind of sad as a shopping and dining mall.

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

Thrillist • June 14, 2013A nice place to sit and catch up on crucial reading...load up on knowledge by scoping all the essentials: GQ, Roll Call, Tiger Beat, and Politico.

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.