Suggestions for Plaza near Washington

Wil J. • August 17, 2014They did this place right! Well done!! Museums, monuments, refreshments. Nice walking paths, plenty of shade. You could spend 3 days here!

Jess Z. • August 12, 2012A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.

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

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.

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

Lou M. • March 22, 2012Best people watching place in the city!

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

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

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!

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

Ryan • June 3, 2015Great for a big event but can get awfully sunny. There is no shading.

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.

Joshua H. • March 10, 2010Fantastic fair-weather lunch spot! Plenty of tables, not (yet) overwhelmed by pigeons.

DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Originally the site of a public market, in 1899, Andrew Carnegie donated funds for a public library that was completed in 1903. The building and landscape design remain largely intact today.

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

Java Cove DC F. • April 26, 2016Java Cove DC serve delicious Beef Rendang and Chicken curry. With Regular menu Chicken satay , Spring roll ,Oriental Veggie and Corn Fritters.

- 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.

David W. • October 18, 2016Nice Plaza.

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

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

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.

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

Daniel L. • March 22, 2012Cramped up in the Dav? Need a break from the grind of the library? Get out and enjoy nice weather out in Sharjah Plaza!

Suzannah S. • April 8, 2010Perfect for lunch break on a beautiful day and an easy stop/pick up for the 42/43 bus line.

Cozmik • December 21, 2011VNE Plaza. I love sitting out here under one of the many trees in the milder months with some good tunes, a book or working on a sketch/painting.