The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

1. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · 178 tips and reviews

Kenya ..Kenya .: Parking is now $20. If you can find street parking good for you. If not you might want to consider catching the Kennedy Center shuttle from Foggy Bottom-GWU metro station next time.

Nicholas S.Nicholas Stephenson: Parking is reasonable compared to some of the other garages in the area.

Roger U.Roger Underhill: Free shows at 6pm most nights, they are free but use mass transit to get there as the parking will set you back $23!

National Mall is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

2. National Mall

9.4
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Plaza · Northwest Washington · 269 tips and reviews

AudiAudi: Go directly to 4th St NW for your best chance to find on-the-Mall parking.

Lindsey M.Lindsey Mastis: If you get here early enough you can find free, 3 hour parking on Jefferson or Madison.

Lucie M.Lucie Melahn: Street parking is free on weekends. Arrive early to get a spot on the Mall. Plenty of spaces on C or D as well.

Washington Monument is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

3. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews

Yousif D.Yousif D: Nice work area.. Parking always a problem

Alina H.Alina HB: Nice, you can go up to the top but you have to go really early, try the shared bikes service!!

HISTORYHISTORY: The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

4. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

FreskoFresko: Its gorgeous, worth the illegal parking

JanaJana: Take a walk around the tidal basin to this beautiful place. There is parking along the Potomac.

Danielle J.Danielle Jones: Beautiful place to be during the summer nights. If you look directly across the Potomac River, where the Jefferson statue looks towards the water, you can see the White House directly across.

Rock Creek Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

5. Rock Creek Park

9.3
Beach Dr NW (at Park Dr NW), Washington, D.C.
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews

Maggie M.Maggie MacG: Beautiful greenbelt in the heart of DC. Many parking options for visitors.

Ebrahim B.Ebrahim Bandookwala: My neighborhood park! Find your own secret parking spot!!😃

Dave L.Dave Lepkowski: The hike and bike 🚲 trails and the national zoo as well

Union Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

6. Union Market

9.3
1309 5th St NE (at Neal Pl NE), Washington, D.C.
Gourmet Store · Ivy City · 171 tips and reviews

Mandy J.Mandy Jenkins: There's absolutely no bike parking here, which is baffling.

Mackenzie F.Mackenzie Fulton: Go hungry! So much great food and drink to try in this place! Plus there is lots of parking, so don't be scared away by what appears to be big crowds on the surrounding streets.

Brea E.Brea Ellis: Parking is plentiful both inside the lot and on the surrounding streets

Politics & Prose Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

7. Politics & Prose Bookstore

9.3
5015 Connecticut Ave NW (btwn Nebraska Ave & 36th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Chevy Chase · 81 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: Sale books are downstairs! They always have a great selection. If for some reason they don't have a book they'll order it for you. :-)

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Politics & Prose caters to a well-read and politically savvy clientele. The cozy basement cafe serves coffee, drinks, sandwiches, salads and a vegan soup of the day. -- Green Guide Editor

Laurenellen M.Laurenellen McCann: Soup of the day is always vegan and always delicious.

National Museum of Natural History is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

8. National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Northwest Washington · 427 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Stroud: Always take Metro. Parking is a bear. Make sure you leave plenty of time to see the entire museum. One could spend at least 5 hours there.

Alicia R.Alicia Ryder: Leave early in the day to find GOOD parking!!!!! Otherwise you'll spend an hour trying to find something!!!! 

AnnAnn: It's fun & educational. A must go spot if you are traveling with young children. Both adults and children. Will enjoy it.

Landmark's E Street Cinema is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

9. Landmark's E Street Cinema

9.2
555 11th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 88 tips and reviews

John Henry B.John Henry Boes: Get your parking ticket stamped by someone at the theater!! It'll save you $5 on parking.

Geoff S.Geoff Snowman: After 6:00, there's usually parking open on Constitution Avenue

checkitoutcheckitout: Parking validation for this theater happens on weekends. We were there on a weeknight and realized this fact. Love this theatre!

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

10. Eastern Market

9.1
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews

Robyn P.Robyn Porter: Parking easy during the week is easy right out front.

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: During the week, an amazing market with fresh food, produce and flowers. On the weekends, it transforms into a world market. Read more.

Washington PostWashington Post: Eastern Market, a leafy, Capitol Hill neighborhood radiates from the city’s oldest remaining public market, built in 1873. Read this story by local Gene Weingarten. Read more.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

11. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

9.1
750 15th St NW (at H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 84 tips and reviews

💫Coco💫Coco: Great atmosphere. Delicious Scallops -- perfectly cooked! The green beans were a bit overcooked but still good.

Daniel S.Daniel Swartz: Pie is available in half slices. Combine one of key lime and one of banana cream for the best of both worlds.

SilviaSilvia: stone crab. key lime pie. the end.

The Wharf DC is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

12. The Wharf DC

9.1
760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Waterfront · Southwest - Waterfront · 50 tips and reviews

Richard E.Richard Efthim: Parking which was always a challenge is much worse as construction has reduced the number of spaces and they are controlling access to the lot. Beware and forewarned.

Moris G.Moris Ghettodc: great and fresh sea food ! parking is a little bit of a problem

Meka L.Meka Lloyd: Nice destination to go for a stroll. Great views with cozy feeling cobblestone sidewalks. Save money by taking public transportation or ride-share. Parking is expensive!

Warner Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

13. Warner Theatre

9.0
513 13th St NW (at E St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Justice FergieJustice Fergie: Stroller parking is downstairs. Be prepared to lug ur heavy kid upstairs :)

Rylan H.Rylan Harris: Always add the Encore lounge package -- it includes parking drink tickets, a separate entrance and a private lounge in the basement. Mike Tyson's show was awesome.

Kaye T.Kaye Thornton: Beautiful historic theatre! The architecture makes it impossible to have a bad seat! :)

Cherry Blossoms is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

14. Cherry Blossoms

9.2
Potomac Park, Washington, D.C.
Garden · Southwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews

ChingChing: Parking is next to impossible in the immediate area during peak bloom season. Sunrise and sunset photos are great. For early sunrise photos get there by 5am to find a parking spot!

Shannon T.Shannon Temple: $13 parking lots a block away was great!! Access the service road from Maine Ave SW near the SW waterfront.

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Beautiful during peak bloom. Status can be tracked online. Come during weekdays to avoid the rush. Go near tidal basin.

9:30 Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Parking in Washington.

15. 9:30 Club

9.1
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

cynthia c.cynthia case: rocking nightclub...used to drive up to see jason & the scorchers ...last yr saw michael franti there ..great crowd, good energy, easy parking next door

Michelle P.Michelle Pratt: Great venue, parking is a little shady.

Chris Ann M.Chris Ann Matteo: Parking here is easier than you think! Buy parking with TicketFly. Lot is just north of the club (behind the building) on 9th Street