Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Washington

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Walk around the monument at night for some unique, beautiful views.

Cozmik • December 3, 2011Surreal backdrop for night shooters (challenging for the novice) and great perspective views on the Mall anytime of day.

Michael B. • September 21, 2010Great place to relax. While there check out the Museum of African Art.

Mary N. • November 28, 2015Absolutely beautiful at night--my fiancé proposed there! Much larger than you'd expect. If you want to go to the top, book tickets ahead!

Samir L. • June 29, 2016Especially awesome at sunrise / sunset. Take a run and finish up there!

Wil W. • August 30, 2011The landscape is beautiful. A must see for any visitor to DC!

StayArlington • September 24, 2012The Jefferson Memorial is right on the Tidal Basin and so are the paddle boats for exploring.

Dustin P. • October 21, 2009The best memorial in DC, different quotes and sculptures are all around. Even on the steps! You could spend hours looking around this one monument.

Kels C. • July 21, 2019Gorgeous place to go for a stroll, shop, eat or just chill by the water and listen to the music.

Nico P. • February 12, 2019This is a great memorial. It's definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy history) though it is pretty solemn.

Eric H. • April 26, 2014Great running trails with spectacular views of the historic monuments.

Maggie M. • September 27, 2015A DC staple. Well worth fighting the crowds.

John M. • January 15, 2019Scenic at sunset, with the sunset hitting the Washington Monument over the water.

Paul K. • July 23, 2015This is truly the gem of Capitol Hill. A wonderful staff, beautiful flowers, and ever changing exhibits. A nice spot to dine al fresco.

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

Valerie • June 28, 2013Great location to power walk, jog, bike, and/enjoy the view!

Kimberly P. • July 5, 2014Starting a walking program, this is a must do loop. It's fairly flat and a perfect loop.

Kye S. • January 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.

IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>

Sally A. • April 27, 2014Another hidden gem in Southwest DC.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.

Dirty B. • August 9, 2014Coolest place to see it all

Rob • October 5, 2014Thanks to our wounded heroes.

Sheri C. • July 6, 2013It was great. Loved checking out the flowers most of all.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954.

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.

Mark R. • March 14, 2013The loop is a great way to get your cardio in. Love it!

Jessica N. • August 17, 2011Over 6,000 annuals are planted each spring and bloom until late fall. After blooming the flowers are removed & the beds are prepared for planting a display of tulips, which bloom the following spring.