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Capitol Reflecting Pool
Fountain
Northwest Washington, Washington
"informative...cool seagulls at the reflective pool"(2 Tips)
"A beautiful place to sit and rest before walking the National Mall."(2 Tips)
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Architect of the Capitol (AOC)June 21, 2018The Capitol Reflecting Pool is located at the eastern end of the National Mall. Six acres in size, occupying over half of the Union Square area that includes the Ulysses S. Grant memorial. Read more
Jessica JosephNovember 16, 2013Wear sunscreen n walking shoes and a rear view mirror- mass people jogging and sometimes you can get jolted by the speed they run by you.
Laura MaaskeApril 7, 2013Bring a sketchbook if you like to draw. Evening is best with the sunset shining and the reflection at its brightest.
Naohiro WatanabeDecember 7, 2013A majestic Christmas tree was illuminated during the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington D.C. on Tuesday evening! It was awesome!
Byron WilkesJanuary 13, 2016The sunset here is among the best in DC, wish they could finish the mall though.- jeyoDecember 14, 2015A beautiful place to sit and rest before walking the National Mall. Excuse the construction 😜
- Valerie StewartDecember 1, 2013The Capitol tour is easy, quick and informative...cool seagulls at the reflective pool
Fabian WilliamsApril 20, 2014Nice waterfall in background lots of park benches to chill and absorb DC
Colleen McAndrewJanuary 6, 2013So beautiful in the early morning. There's almost no cars and the only people out are runners and photographers.
HarjitApril 30, 2013Visit at the later part of the day just before and during sunsets for great reflections in the pool.
AmeliaMarch 6, 2011pleasant in the daytime, but the best time to walk by this reflecting pool is on a clear, windless night.
Thomas HellmerSeptember 2, 2012Smells like a cesspool and full of Mosquitos. This cant be healthy. Can't the government afford chlorine?
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Capitol Reflecting Pool
1st St NW (btwn Pennsylvania Ave NW & Maryland Ave SW)
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
At: National Mall
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"The best lunch sandwich I've eaten in DC. Deserts looked wonderful but I let the temptation pass me by! And very clean-"
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