Boon Koh: After the museums, come here to unwind and rest by the massive fountain, where you can dip your legs in to cool off!
Heather: Great place for ice skating Nov-March - tho lines can get long on wkend afternoons, the wait is worth it for a 2-hr skate, and they do rent ice skates and lockers for your shoes. Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: The garden displays 17 major works from the National Gallery's collection of 20th century sculpture amid a landscaped park of trees, flowerbeds, and winding paths-- Green Guide Editor
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
Dale Tubig: You can dip your feet into the central fountain. Nice relief on scorching days.
Lisa Schneider: Great memorial, only disappointed in the people who thought they could dip their feet and bodies in the water, it's not a public pool! No park serv. Rep. to monitor
Kiley K: Really amazing place to see sunsets and sunrises. Lots of history,great design and great fountains
The Vision Council: While you may not be able to take a dip in this pool on a hot day, you still need to protect your eyes & skin from the sun & reflection. Water reflects up to 100% of UV, so sunnies are essential!
John McCombs: Scenic at sunset, with the sunset hitting the Washington Monument over the water.
HISTORY: The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon.
7. National Gallery of Art
9.5
6th St and Constitution Ave NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Northwest Washington · 155 tips and reviews
Catherine Johnson: Start your tour on the second floor! I wish we had! There are so much more to see and we didn't have time to see it all....The first floor has nice art/furniture but the second floor is awesome!!
HISTORY: Opened in 1941, this museum, founded by financier Andrew Mellon, has some 116,000 works of Western art dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Zara Khan: Absolutely fantastic!
8. Far East Taco Grille
7.1
(See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 17 tips and reviews
Dennis Panek: Pork Burrito w/ crema was pretty good, skip getting chips they tasted a bit stale. Salsa was awesome though...
Miss Grace: I didn't try the recommendation but my creation was amazing! Steak, pineapple sauce, lime slaw and crema to finish!!
Wesley Callahan: Sweet pork and spicy mayo with Kimchi- is the way to go!!!
Washington Post: The average patron is in and out of the Roof Terrace in 60 minutes. Get the tuna tartare: The wonton chips are for scooping, and the pinpricks of heat in the appetizer are courtesy of Sriracha. Read more.
Karen L.: I love Sunday Brunch here. The view is wonderful and the food is very good. $$$, but it is not just brunch, it's an experience.
On On: Fast service will get you to your show on time. Quality of the entrees is excellent.
10. Lincoln Memorial
9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 473 tips and reviews
IWalked Audio Tours: Greek temple w/30' tall statue to 16th President. Above columns on exterior look for chipped “Wisconsin”. Was result of lone shot (accidentally) fired in DC during WWII. Full site history here<LINK> Read more.
The 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.
HISTORY: Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .