Suggestions for Community and Government near Washington

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.

Jack M. • June 1, 2012Elegant. Dignified Welcoming. The rooms in the mansion are wonderful. The restaurant is outstanding. A unique and first-rate facility. Also, a great value.

Lisa M. • January 10, 2015Good school with nice and accommodative teachers! German becomes fun here!

Megan P. • April 29, 2012Great, intimate venue. Beer & wine is available to purchase downstairs -- you have to buy their Sixth & I sippy cup, though.

Dave W. • September 17, 2013Great preschool. Teachers are very engaged. The staff is really nice. The gym is refurbished. A very good operation overall.

AFAR Media • August 4, 2014From the dock, you can paddle up the Potomac River, or, better yet, head down towards downtown and see the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

Amy W. • February 4, 2011Gorgeous building and the museum is open and free! Second largest privately owned gallery in DC.

Daniel L. • May 26, 2011The AU Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00pm. Admission is Free!

Karin M. • September 16, 2013The gargoyle tour is awesome. Set aside lots of time for this awesome place - I easily could have spent all day learning all the fun history, listening to the organ and choir, and discovering secrets.

Mustafa M. • March 16, 2015Very helpful people

Esty S. • August 20, 2010Amazing library! With a little book shop. Really nice layout. If I lived in DC I would spend a lot of time here.

Joshua S. • December 6, 2014Terrace level seats have NO legroom. Choose seats carefully.

Jason V. • May 3, 2012Get a tour of this incredible building Monday - Thursday, 10a - 4pm. You won't be disappointed.

Kiara H. • May 8, 2013Best place to eat at GWU. The turkey burgers at Metro Diner are so delicious!

Rebecca H. • August 10, 2014Highly recommend stopping here to see the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and the Constitution!!

Kimberlyn F. • July 8, 2013The Gospel Brunch was wonderful!!! The food was very tasty, especially the catfish fingers and apple cobbler. The singing by Harlem Gospel Choir was amazing!!!!! I will def be back.

Miranda L. • September 12, 2012Confusing set up. Difficult to find offices and classes.

Mark B. • June 29, 2015Tours are not as extensive as they used to be and you must have tickets.If you can try to get a tour through your local Senator or Reps office.An intern will be your guide and will be less rushed.

Dirk D. • July 16, 2010great place to take kids on a hot summer to swim.

Jessica Z. • June 2, 2010A Bananna/Blueberry smoothie from Megabytes tastes perfect on a hot day in D.C. :-)

Karen • May 29, 2022Tons of history here. The house looks amazing and the grounds are so well kept.

Scott R. • May 5, 2012Place is great for an evening stroll, a tennis match, basketball game, gym workout, or soccer game.

Katherine L. • March 11, 2014There's a small (well done) exhibit about the GPO on the north side of the building. Tours of the building can be arranged through your congressman and run through the summer months.

US National Archives • January 25, 2011The National Archives Experience presents over 100 public programs a year!

Andrea F. • April 28, 2011Southwest sauce is the best sauce

Greg G. • January 13, 2015I learned more watching videos online. I went during the off season so it wasn't difficult at all to get in and enjoy the tour. I'm glad I went.