Suggestions for Plaza near Washington

Andrea M. • March 18, 2015Museums are close by and its great because there free of course. When there are events it's somewhat crowded but well worth going. I can't wait to go back

Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

Jess Z. • August 12, 2012A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.

Njoud F. • December 21, 2018Where you can find high end fashion store, have brunch/ lunch at figs and olive

Eman A. • November 16, 2013Great place in November. Not too cold, just the right weather to enjoy skating.

Erik M. • September 1, 2013The most scenic of several possible place in Ledroit Park to wait for the G2 bus to Logan, Dupont, or Georgetown. Highly recommended.

Lou M. • March 22, 2012Best people watching place in the city!

Chris H. • August 28, 2020Everything is good

Ryan • June 3, 2015Great for a big event but can get awfully sunny. There is no shading.

Joshua H. • March 10, 2010Fantastic fair-weather lunch spot! Plenty of tables, not (yet) overwhelmed by pigeons.

Jason B. • July 31, 2015Great little park with shade trees and a fountain. Perfect reading spot.

C-SPAN • August 30, 2011Designed by Cass Gilbert and sculpted by Daniel Chester French this 78 ft. memorial for the Army’s First Division took 5 years to build. More info C-SPAN American History TV video.

Ahmed A. • March 3, 2014A wonderful place, but you must visit in prime time not at night.

Sara L. • August 22, 2012A nice place to sit down and have a break, unless you have orinthophobia (fear of ducks) - so many ducks everywhere!

Derek J. • September 25, 2014Perfect place for lunch on any given day. That is, if you don't mind the noise.

DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Judiciary Square was originally designated as the site for the Supreme Court, in accordance with L’Enfant’s Plan to place the three branches of government in a geographical relationship.

WayneMan C. • October 24, 2010The best place to just relax and unwind. Bring a book and enjoy the view.

Eddie M. • June 3, 2010Sauca truck is great! Try Pork Bah Mi flatbread.

- B. • July 30, 2011Tiny park along busy Mass Ave, but still seems peaceful; contrasting Burke Park across the street. Good shade. Watch step in grass: popular place for dog walking. CVS just N on 12th.

David W. • October 18, 2016Nice Plaza.

Shannon P. • February 7, 2012The only benches for miles this side of 7th street!

Patrick W. F. • September 21, 2012Also known as Tivoli Square. (Columbia Heights Civic Plaza:Tivoli Square :: United States Civic Plaza: The National Mall)

Dave L. • November 3, 2017The statue is pretty good and awesome By The Way.

Thrillist • June 14, 2013A nice place to sit and catch up on crucial reading...load up on knowledge by scoping all the essentials: GQ, Roll Call, Tiger Beat, and Politico.

Daniel L. • March 22, 2012Cramped up in the Dav? Need a break from the grind of the library? Get out and enjoy nice weather out in Sharjah Plaza!

Suzannah S. • April 8, 2010Perfect for lunch break on a beautiful day and an easy stop/pick up for the 42/43 bus line.

Cozmik • December 21, 2011VNE Plaza. I love sitting out here under one of the many trees in the milder months with some good tunes, a book or working on a sketch/painting.