DC

Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard is one of DC.

1. Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard

9.2

800 F St NW, Washington, D.C.

Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 24 tips y reseñas

2. Vue Rooftop

8.5

515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Bar de azotea · 3 tips y reseñas

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens is one of DC.

3. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

8.0

1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, D.C.

Parque · Kenilworth · 16 tips y reseñas

4. Theodore Roosevelt Island

8.8

Analostan Island, Washington, D.C.

Monumento · Northwest Washington · 28 tips y reseñas

National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of DC.

5. National Museum of African American History and Culture

9.4

1400 Constitution Ave NW (btwn 12th & 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Museo histórico · Northwest Washington · 148 tips y reseñas

6. Renwick Gallery

9.3

1661 Pennsylvania Ave NW (17th St NW), Washington, D.C.

Museo de arte · Northwest Washington · 78 tips y reseñas

7. Key Bridge Boathouse

3500 K St NW (Under Key Bridge), Washington, D.C.

Puerto · Georgetown · 27 tips y reseñas

Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of DC.

8. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3

14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA

Museo · 201 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Forget all the other Smithsonians, this one is the bomb. *Hangars* full of awesome aerospace history, including a retired space shuttle! (Also: largest IMAX screen in Virginia was great for Star Wars)

9. Freedom Plaza

7.7

1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Plaza · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Orient yourself to DC with this concrete map of the city just a few steps away from the White House.

10. Monumento a Washington

9.4

(Washington Monument)

2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.

Monumento · Southwest Washington · 344 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Reserve tickets in advance online (sometimes months in advance) or show up first thing in the AM for day-of tickets. https://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/fees.htm

President Lincoln's Cottage is one of DC.

11. President Lincoln's Cottage

8.1

140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW (at Upshur St NW), Washington, D.C.

Museo histórico · Petworth · 17 tips y reseñas

Pierre Charles L'Enfant Grave is one of DC.

12. Pierre Charles L'Enfant Grave

Arlington National Cemetery (Sherman Dr), Arlington, VA

Monumento · 3 tips y reseñas

Samir L: An unparalleled view of DC (see also: National Cathedral)

John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is one of DC.

13. John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame

9.2

Arlington National Cemetery (Section 45), Arlington, VA

Monumento · 29 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Steps below L'Enfant's Grave -- a striking tribute to JFK.

14. Tidal Basin Paddle Boats

1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, D.C.

Puerto · Southwest Washington · 17 tips y reseñas

15. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4

16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.

Monumento · Southwest Washington · 143 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Especially awesome at sunrise / sunset. Take a run and finish up there!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is one of DC.

16. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

9.2

400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.

Monumento · Southwest Washington · 108 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Water features galore - totally tranquil space. Especially awesome when lit at night/dusk.

Catedral Nacional de Washington is one of DC.

17. Catedral Nacional de Washington

9.1

(Washington National Cathedral)

3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.

Iglesia · Woodley Park · 80 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Spot the Darth Vader gargoyle, and go here during the fall/winter (when the trees have shed their leaves) for an awesome vantage point of DC (see also: L'Enfant's Grave)

United States Botanic Garden is one of DC.

18. United States Botanic Garden

9.0

100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.

Jardín botánico · Southwest Washington · 111 tips y reseñas

Samir L: Relaxing and beautiful indoor garden and pond near the Capitol building.

United States Capitol Rotunda is one of DC.

19. United States Capitol Rotunda

9.0

801 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.

Sitio histórico y protegido · Northwest Washington · 25 tips y reseñas

20. Main Reading Room

9.1

101 Independence Ave SE (Thomas Jefferson Bldg, LJ 100), Washington, D.C.

Biblioteca · Capitol Hill · 13 tips y reseñas

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (NHS) is one of DC.

21. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (NHS)

8.3

1411 W St SE, Washington, D.C.

Museo histórico · Historic Anacostia · 12 tips y reseñas