Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Washington

Sabrina S. • September 5, 2014Absolutely wonderful! Visit this place around 530pm on a summers day. Great weather

Kiley K. • December 10, 2016Really amazing place to see sunsets and sunrises. Lots of history,great design and great fountains

Anderson D. • August 17, 2014Awesome! It's a nice place to spend a entire day

AndrewGroveSanAntonio G. • December 31, 2018Another beautiful monument that is a must see for all Americans. My family thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the beauty.

Ellen S. • December 24, 2015MLK memorial is great at night and will be nearly empty, allowing you to take in its size.

Emma M. • December 22, 2015The paddle boat rentals are worth it! So much fun.

Zeba S. • April 10, 2016Perfect picnic spot for Spring! 🌸 the tidal basin area is very crowded on weekends.

Oleg Y. • May 14, 2016Beautiful place to get a rest. Lots of birds and flowers.

Shoaib T. • August 21, 2014Amazing place . Great learning and yes nice walk along yhe river peaceful

Mike B. • October 4, 2014Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸

Ron B. • October 27, 2022Taking A Wonderful, Fabulous, And Exquisite Stroll.

Paige C. • March 26, 2016Always a beautiful walk on any day! Dog friendly!

L. T. • October 30, 2015Great park with great views and somehow even more beautiful in the rain...

P J. • August 7, 2014One of DCs hidden gems. A great place to sit and relax in the middle of the busy mall

Antoinette M W. • April 27, 2010Minature Golf, Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range and the Potomac Grille...who could ask for more?!

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

M Squared Real Estate • August 15, 2011The park features many of Washington's famous cherry trees, has terrific views of the city and is a popular place for biking, running, fishing and picnicking.

Kye S. • January 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.

IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.

Ashley S. • November 17, 2013Take a tour! The guide will tell you so many cool things you can't read about! #mco435

Derek J. • November 16, 2014Great place to sit and read. A quiet respite in Southwest.

Irish T. • January 25, 2012So quiet without the public around --- political connections are a must in DC.

Rob • October 5, 2014Thanks to our wounded heroes.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954.

Mark R. • March 14, 2013The loop is a great way to get your cardio in. Love it!

Eric A. • September 18, 2011The statues were cast in bronze in Florence in 1950, and were a gift from the people of Italy!

L K. • October 1, 2016Don't forget: less than 70 years separates the Wright Flyer from Apollo 11.

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.