Trips / Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

1. Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.
Großstadt · 124 Tipps und Bewertungen

RadioShackRadioShack: Washington D.C. is the site of the first trials of modern cell phone towers – people here have a lot to talk about!

Weißes Haus is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

2. Weißes Haus

8.8
(The White House)
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Regierungsgebäude · Northwest Washington · 509 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.

White House Visitor Center is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

3. White House Visitor Center

7.9
1450 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Federal Triangle · 19 Tipps und Bewertungen

Dan K.Dan King: Great exhibit by an artist on all the different eras of the White House. Really fascinating and informative look inside the WH.

4. South Lawn

8.4
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Garten · Northwest Washington · 33 Tipps und Bewertungen

Presidential LibrariesPresidential Libraries: The South Lawn was a favorite spot for President Carter to go jogging.

The Ellipse — President's Park South is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

5. The Ellipse — President's Park South

7.9
Ellipse Rd NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 21 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: The original appropriation known as President’s Park is now divided into three distinct spaces: the White House Grounds, the Ellipse, and Lafayette Square

Office of the Vice President is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

6. Office of the Vice President

1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Büro · Northwest Washington · Keine Tipps oder Bewertungen
Pentagon is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

7. Pentagon

(The Pentagon)
1400 Defense, Arlington, VA
Regierungsgebäude · The Pentagon · 97 Tipps und Bewertungen
The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

8. The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

9.1
The Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Denkmal · The Pentagon · 28 Tipps und Bewertungen

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined family members and presented a wreath at the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Mehr erfahren.

Capitol Hill is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

9. Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C.
Wohngegend · 29 Tipps und Bewertungen

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Stop by Eastern Market on 7th St. SE, DC's oldest fresh food public market just a few blocks from the Capitol.

United States Capitol is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

10. United States Capitol

Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Parlamentsgebäude · Northwest Washington · 205 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.

United States Capitol Rotunda is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

11. United States Capitol Rotunda

8.7
801 9th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Historische und geschützte Stätte · Northwest Washington · 25 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: The Rotunda is 96 feet in diameter and rises 180 feet 3 inches to the canopy.

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

12. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

8.3
E Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Capitol Hill · 65 Tipps und Bewertungen

Architect of the Capitol (AOC)Architect of the Capitol (AOC): The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center provides a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the U.S. Congress and the history of the U.S. Capitol. Mehr erfahren.

U.S. House of Representatives is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

13. U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Parlamentsgebäude · Southeast Washington · 37 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.

U.S. Senate is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

14. U.S. Senate

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Parlamentsgebäude · Northeast Washington · 17 Tipps und Bewertungen

Architect of the Capitol (AOC)Architect of the Capitol (AOC): The north extension of the Capitol houses the US Senate Chamber which opened in 1859. Mehr erfahren.

Capitol Reflecting Pool is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

15. Capitol Reflecting Pool

8.9
1st St NW (btwn Pennsylvania Ave NW & Maryland Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Springbrunnen · Northwest Washington · 42 Tipps und Bewertungen

AmeliaAmelia: pleasant in the daytime, but the best time to walk by this reflecting pool is on a clear, windless night.

US Naval Observatory is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

16. US Naval Observatory

7.9
Observatory Cir NW (Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Observatorium · Northwest Washington · 5 Tipps und Bewertungen
US Department of the Treasury is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

17. US Department of the Treasury

1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 15th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Regierungsgebäude · Northwest Washington · 24 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The current building was designed by Robert Mills and constructed over a 33-year period beginning in 1836. It is the oldest departmental building in Washington.

National Mall is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

18. National Mall

9.4
Constitution & Independence Ave (btwn 1st & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Platz · Northwest Washington · 269 Tipps und Bewertungen

The White HouseThe White House: Saturday, January 19th is a National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join President Obama and find a service opportunity near you. Mehr erfahren.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

19. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

9.1
W Potomac Park (btwn Lincoln & World War II Memorials), Washington, D.C.
Springbrunnen · Southwest Washington · 76 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon.

Washington Monument is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

20. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 344 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The Washington Monument was formally dedicated on February 22, 1885, and at the time of its construction, it was the tallest building in the world; it remains the tallest stone structure in the world.

21. Library of Congress

9.3
101 Independence Ave SE (btwn 1st & 2nd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Bibliothek · Southeast Washington · 186 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Created in 1800 the library is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution & the largest library in the world. In 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his entire personal collection of books to the library

Supreme Court of the United States is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

22. Supreme Court of the United States

1 1st St NE (at E Capitol St NE), Washington, D.C.
Gerichtsgebäude · Northeast Washington · 51 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.

J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

23. J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building

935 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Regierungsgebäude · Penn Quarter · 18 Tipps und Bewertungen

Arletha (Candy) M.Arletha (Candy) Myers: Welcome to the FBI

George Washington National Masonic Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

24. George Washington National Masonic Memorial

7.5
(George Washington Masonic National Memorial)
101 Callahan Dr (King St), Alexandria, VA
Denkmal · 24 Tipps und Bewertungen

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: If not for Anne Pope, George Washington's great-grandmother, the father of our country might never have slept here. She helped persuade GW's great-grandfather to stay in the New World. Mehr erfahren.

Lincoln Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

25. Lincoln Memorial

9.5
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 473 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1914, and the memorial was opened to the public in 1922. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to a crowd by the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 .

John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

26. John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame

9.1
Arlington National Cemetery (Section 45), Arlington, VA
Denkmal · 28 Tipps und Bewertungen

HarjitHarjit: The number 1 visited memorial in Washington DC.

Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

27. Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

8.8
1st St NW, Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 11 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

28. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

9.2
400 W Basin Drive SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 108 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: This tribute features outdoor galleries, statues and inscriptions meant to represent the 32nd U.S. president’s time in office, from 1933 to 1945.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

29. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 144 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.

George Mason Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

30. George Mason Memorial

7.7
East Basin Dr SW (in West Potomac Park), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 12 Tipps und Bewertungen

MichaelMichael: Nice memorial to sit and enjoy the garden. Completely empty and forgotten though that also means its idyllic and somewhat peaceful.

United States Navy Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

31. United States Navy Memorial

8.9
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Platz · Penn Quarter · 22 Tipps und Bewertungen

Claire M.Claire Magee: Tuesday nights in summer the Navy band(s) give concerts. Incredibly cool. Starts at 8p.

United States Air Force Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

32. United States Air Force Memorial

9.3
1 Air Force Memorial Dr (Columbia Pike), Arlington, VA
Denkmal · 26 Tipps und Bewertungen

Road UnraveledRoad Unraveled: awesome view of the city and it usually isn't mobbed by tourists, which is nice. plenty of free parking too. Stand in the center of the towers and look up for a great photo op

District of Columbia World War I Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

33. District of Columbia World War I Memorial

8.3
1964 Independence Ave SW (in West Potomac Park), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 10 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: Completed in 1931, the Peristyle Doric Temple was the first war memorial on the Mall, and lists all 499 DC residents who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their rank, race, or gender.

World War II Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

34. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 160 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: This memorial, dedicated in 2004, honors the 16 million Americans who served in the armed forces during World War II (1939-45).

National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in WWII is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

35. National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in WWII

8.2
27-49 Louisiana Ave NW (btw D St & New Jersey Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 4 Tipps und Bewertungen

Skye M.Skye Marthaler: Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.

African American Civil War Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

36. African American Civil War Memorial

1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Gedenkstätte · U-Street · 10 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: This monument, titled the "Spirit of Freedom," honors the more than 200,000 African-American soldiers who fought during the Civil War.

US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

37. US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

US Marine Memorial Cir, Arlington, VA
Gedenkstätte · 84 Tipps und Bewertungen

ChevroletChevrolet: All American, 24-7; This is one of the few official sites where the American Flag is required to be flown at all times.

Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

38. Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.1
10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 74 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: 19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. Mehr erfahren.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

39. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

9.2
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Northwest Washington · 91 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial & the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where over 58,000 names are engraved.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

40. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Drive SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Southwest Washington · 144 Tipps und Bewertungen

ChevroletChevrolet: Visit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and help bring his vision to life: “With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” Mehr erfahren.

Albert Einstein Memorial is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

41. Albert Einstein Memorial

8.9
2100 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Skulptur im Freien · Northwest Washington · 25 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: Dedicated in April 1979, coinciding with Einstein's 100th birthday, the statue is 12 feet tall and weighs about 4 tons. Watch this 90 second C-SPAN YouTube video about the memorial. Mehr erfahren.

42. Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence

8.0
Constitution Ave NW (at Constitution Gardens Pond), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Northwest Washington · 9 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: This memorial consists of 56 stones, each with the signature, occupation and hometown of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Arlington Memorial Bridge is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

43. Arlington Memorial Bridge

Memorial Dr., Washington, D.C.
Brücke · 16 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: Symbolic linkage of North and South by connecting the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House (Robert E. Lee Memorial); authorized by Congress in 1913, built 1926-32 (McKim, Mead & White, architects).

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

44. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

9.1
Arlington National Cemetery (btw Memorial Dr & Roosevelt Dr, Section 48), Arlington, VA
Denkmal · 40 Tipps und Bewertungen

The White HouseThe White House: President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Mehr erfahren.

Arlington National Cemetery is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

45. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Friedhof · 128 Tipps und Bewertungen

Dave H.Dave H: If you visit Washington DC, you have to pay respect to the soldiers and American's that paved the way for us. Very moving.

NASA Tributes is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

46. NASA Tributes

Arlington National Cemetery (Section 46), Ft Myer, VA
Denkmal · Keine Tipps oder Bewertungen
Meridian Hill Park is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

47. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 69 Tipps und Bewertungen

Justin G.Justin Grimes: DC is home to more equestrian statues than any other place in the US, check out the "Jeanne d'Arc" statue, the only equestrian statue in DC depicting a woman

48. Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Wohngegend · 96 Tipps und Bewertungen

M Squared Real EstateM Squared Real Estate: Run the Exorcist stairs made famous in the 1973 horror classic. The stairs are located at Prospect St NW & M St. NW.

Georgetown Waterfront Park is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

49. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Georgetown · 91 Tipps und Bewertungen

Joyce G.Joyce Gottlieb: Great place to walk--nice view in the heart of Georgetown!

Washington Harbour is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

50. Washington Harbour

3000 K St NW (Thomas Jefferson St NW), Washington, D.C.
Häfen oder Marina · Georgetown · 39 Tipps und Bewertungen

Michelle A.Michelle Amoroso: Stroll down the G-town water front around sunset

Tidal Basin is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

51. Tidal Basin

9.3
W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
See · Southwest Washington · 63 Tipps und Bewertungen

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Springtime in DC and the annual Cherry Blossom festival, well, blossoms. Music, dance and parades are laid on to commemorate a 1912 gift to the city of 3,000 Japanese cherry trees from Tokyo.

Potomac River is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

52. Potomac River

Washington, D.C.
Fluss · Southwest Washington · 24 Tipps und Bewertungen

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: If you think Congress takes the nation on a wild ride, paddlers find a whitewater run near Great Falls just as unpredictable. For a calmer ride, paddle along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Mehr erfahren.

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

53. Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal National Historic Park — Georgetown Visitor Center

7.6
1056 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, D.C.
Touristeninformationen und -service · Georgetown · 9 Tipps und Bewertungen

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is a man-made canal that starts in Georgetown and extends 185 miles upriver to Cumberland in Western Maryland. It took 22 years in 1828 for excavators to get to Cumberland.

C&O Canal Towpath is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

54. C&O Canal Towpath

8.5
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Washington, D.C.
Wanderweg · Foxhall-Palisades · 11 Tipps und Bewertungen

Derek J.Derek Jones: Historic path is perfect for walking, running, or biking. Long lost gems dot the route.

Old Post Office Pavilion is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

55. Old Post Office Pavilion

5.9
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Federal Triangle · 56 Tipps und Bewertungen

Examiner.comExaminer.com: Don't miss the Clock Tower Tour, this amazing tour offers guests a sweeping 360 degree view of our nation’s capital, while also highlighting its famous landmarks. And the best thing, it’s free! Mehr erfahren.

Union Station is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

56. Union Station

7.6
50 Massachusetts Ave NE (at Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Bahnhof · NoMa · 661 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Completed in 1908, the station was the largest train station in the world at the time it was built. In fact, if put on its side, the Washington Monument could lay within the confines of the station.

Dupont Circle is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

57. Dupont Circle

8.9
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: Notable for its superior examples of Victorian rowhouses and turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansions. Designated June 1977 with nearly 3100 protected buildings within its district boundaries.

Freedom Plaza is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

58. Freedom Plaza

7.5
1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Platz · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 Tipps und Bewertungen

Nick T.Nick Tay: Great place to sit down and watch the crowd. Loads of protest to watch

Francis Scott Key Bridge is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

59. Francis Scott Key Bridge

Key Bridge, Washington, D.C.
Brücke · Georgetown · 31 Tipps und Bewertungen

MarylandMaryland: Star-Spangled Site: This bridge is near the alleged spot where Francis Scott Key was anchored when he saw the Star-Spangled Banner flying over Fort McHenry after the Battle of Baltimore.

Washington National Cathedral is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

60. Washington National Cathedral

9.0
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Massachusetts Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Kirche · Woodley Park · 79 Tipps und Bewertungen

NASANASA: Did you know that one of the windows contains a moon rock? There is a tiny piece of the moon embedded in the 'Space Window,' delivered there personally by the astronauts who brought it back. Mehr erfahren.

Hains Point is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

61. Hains Point

8.9
Ohio Drive SW (East Potomac Park), Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 20 Tipps und Bewertungen

Antoinette M W.Antoinette M Williams: Minature Golf, Tennis Courts, Golf Driving Range and the Potomac Grille...who could ask for more?!

Gravelly Point Park is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

62. Gravelly Point Park

9.0
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA
Park · 68 Tipps und Bewertungen

ChingChing: Duck! The park is at the north end of National Airport. You don't need to wait long to get a great view of a jet plane coming in low and landing at DCA using the "River Visual" approach on Runway 19.

The Yards Park is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

63. The Yards Park

9.3
10 Water St SE (at 3rd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Navy Yard · 37 Tipps und Bewertungen

Jim M.Jim Malone: Make sure to walk behind the ridiculously awesome waterfall. Also chill on the boardwalk next to the Anacostia and revel in the fact that there's finally a waterfront park in DC worth going to.

Cantina Marina is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

64. Cantina Marina

600 Water St SW (at 6th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Southwest Washington · 81 Tipps und Bewertungen

Chad B.Chad Barth: Great place for a relaxing, fun day outdoors. Mehr erfahren.

Washington Navy Yard is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

65. Washington Navy Yard

736 Sicard St. SE, Washington, D.C.
Militärbasis · Navy Yard · 16 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: The nation's first naval yard and first home port was begun in 1799, becoming the center for early-19th century naval operations during a critical period of expanding nationalism.

Lincoln Park is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

66. Lincoln Park

8.7
East Capitol St (at Massachusetts Avenue NE and 12th Street NE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Hill East · 26 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: The Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial stands in Lincoln Park. Sculpted by Robert Berks & dedicated in 1974. The first memorial in DC to honor an African-American leader. Learn more in the C-SPAN video. Mehr erfahren.

Chinatown Friendship Archway is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

67. Chinatown Friendship Archway

7.5
7th & H St NW, Washington, D.C.
Denkmal · Chinatown · 23 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: A gift from the Peoples' Republic of China in 1985.

United States National Arboretum is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

68. United States National Arboretum

9.0
3501 New York Ave NE (at Hickey Ln NE), Washington, D.C.
Botanischer Garten · National Arboretum · 61 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The arboretum was established in 1927 by an act of Congress & functions as a major center of botanical research. It has a library with 10,000 volumes & approx. 90 publications on botanical literature.

Petersen House is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

69. Petersen House

7.2
516 10th St. NW (btw E & F St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Geschichtsmuseum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 9 Tipps und Bewertungen

DC Preservation LeagueDC Preservation League: The house where Abraham Lincoln died was built in 1849 by William Petersen. In 1893 the house was occupied by the District of Columbia Memorial Association to honor the president.

National Air and Space Museum is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

70. National Air and Space Museum

9.2
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Wissenschaftsmuseum · Southwest Washington · 638 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Originally called the National Air Museum when it was formed on August 12, 1946 by an act of Congress, some pieces in the National Air and Space Museum collection date back to 1876.

National Museum of American History is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

71. National Museum of American History

9.1
1400 Constitution Ave NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Geschichtsmuseum · Northwest Washington · 358 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum first opened in 1964, and among the items on display are the original Star-Spangled Banner and Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

72. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

9.2
1000 Constitution Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Wissenschaftsmuseum · Northwest Washington · 427 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.

National Museum of the American Indian is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

73. National Museum of the American Indian

8.1
950 Independence Ave SW (4th St. SW), Washington, D.C.
Geschichtsmuseum · Southwest Washington · 179 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 2004, this museum is devoted to the history and culture of Native people in the Western Hemisphere.

National Museum of Crime & Punishment is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

74. National Museum of Crime & Punishment

575 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 58 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: On April 1 1845, Samuel Morse opened the world's first telegraph office on this location. Messages were sent in a coded alphabet consisting of electronic dots & dashes which became known as Morse Code

United States Botanic Garden is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

75. United States Botanic Garden

8.9
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Botanischer Garten · Southwest Washington · 111 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: Established in 1820, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America. Check out this video for more on its history. Mehr erfahren.

Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

76. Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

8.4
1000 Jefferson Dr SW (btwn 9th & 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Geschichtsmuseum · Southwest Washington · 86 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The Smithsonian Institution was founded for the "increase and diffusion" of knowledge from a bequest to the United States by the British scientist James Smithson, who had never visited the US himself.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

77. Smithsonian’s National Zoo

8.9
3001 Connecticut Ave NW (at Hawthorne St NW), Washington, D.C.
Zoo · National Zoological Park · 326 Tipps und Bewertungen

Washington PostWashington Post: The latest baby panda at the National Zoo was born Aug. 23, 2013. It's a girl born to Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. Washington pandarazzi will have to wait four months for an in-person look at the cub. Mehr erfahren.

Newseum is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

78. Newseum

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 6th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 307 Tipps und Bewertungen

C-SPANC-SPAN: Newseum numbers: 250,000 sq. ft., 35,000 historic newspaper front pages, 15 theaters, 8 sections of the Berlin Wall (each is 3 tons), First Amendment tablet on Pennsylvania Ave. is 50 tons of marble.

International Spy Museum is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

79. International Spy Museum

800 F St NW (9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Penn Quarter · 207 Tipps und Bewertungen

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum opened on July 19, 2002 and is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.

Old Town Alexandria is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

80. Old Town Alexandria

9.1
Alexandria, VA
Wohngegend · 54 Tipps und Bewertungen
The Watergate Hotel is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

81. The Watergate Hotel

8.3
2650 Virginia Ave NW (at New Hampshire Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 22 Tipps und Bewertungen

Sunlight FoundationSunlight Foundation: On June 17, 1972 five men broke into the DNC’s office in the Watergate complex. The arrests were eventually connected to President Nixon's administration. Sunlight's full Scandal Tour App coming soon.

Hilton Arlington is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

82. Hilton Arlington

6.5
950 N Stafford St (at Fairfax Dr), Arlington, VA
Hotel · Ballston - Virginia Square · 10 Tipps und Bewertungen

JJ: Great location, comfy beds, friendly staff, and nice rooms. Downside internet is $10.00 a day unless you are a Hhonors gold member, and parking is $17 a day.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

83. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Imbiss · U-Street · 386 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result – unparalleled deliciousness. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Mehr erfahren.

ChurchKey is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

84. ChurchKey

8.8
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Bierstube · Logan Circle - Shaw · 292 Tipps und Bewertungen

ThrillistThrillist: Pick one of 555 (!!) - 500 bottled beers, 50 taps, and 5 cask-conditioned ales – booze choices Holy Bar. #thrillist Mehr erfahren.

Right Proper Brewing Company is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

85. Right Proper Brewing Company

8.6
624 T St NW (btwn Wiltberger & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Brauerei · U-Street · 95 Tipps und Bewertungen

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: After a few delicious beers, you're going to need to eat to continue, enter the Wood-Grilled Burger on a brioche bun with Duke's mayo and house-smoked Tillamook cheddar, add Benton's smoked bacon.

Bluejacket Brewery is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

86. Bluejacket Brewery

8.6
300 Tingey St SE (at 4th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Brauerei · Navy Yard · 158 Tipps und Bewertungen

Washington PostWashington Post: Bluejacket officially opens Tues. Oct 29, 2013 with 20 original beers and five casks brews. Housed in a former ship boiler factory, the brewery can produce 5,000 barrels/year, or ~10,000 kegs. Mehr erfahren.

Bardo Brewpub is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

87. Bardo Brewpub

1200 Bladensburg Rd NE (at M St NE), Washington, D.C.
Brauerei · Trinidad · 17 Tipps und Bewertungen

William R.William Rand: Awesome beer garden with a good selection of beers fairly cheap and corn hole not to mention outdoor movies

88. Bier Baron Tavern

7.5
1523 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bar · Northwest Washington · 71 Tipps und Bewertungen

AskMenAskMen: First, they have 500 beers. Second, we like snacks -- that's why they have Bavarian pretzels and prime rib sandwiches. Third, we like... wait. Isn't that enough? Because it is for us. See you there.

City Tap House Penn Quarter is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

89. City Tap House Penn Quarter

8.0
901 9th St. NW (I St NW), Washington, D.C.
Amerikanisches Restaurant · Chinatown · 99 Tipps und Bewertungen

Shazar K.Shazar Kanhai: Amazing service, warm and inviting atmosphere, beautiful layout. The food is spectacular, and the General Manager walked about to touch base, and provide informed, local knowledge and advice. Go here!

Smith Commons is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

90. Smith Commons

1245 H St NE (at 13th St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 82 Tipps und Bewertungen

TBDTBD: Capital Bites liked the wood-grilled tiger prawns. She says, "the “dressing” was good enough to ask for extra bread to absorb the remaining juices on the plate." Mehr erfahren.

The Black Squirrel is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

91. The Black Squirrel

2427 18th St NW (at Belmont Rd NW), Washington, D.C.
Kneipe · Adams Morgan · 80 Tipps und Bewertungen

ThrillistThrillist: Find “The Devil” - Lucifer Belgian Strong Pale Ale/Tanqueray/lemon juice/grenadine – after you sneak up to the recently opened upstairs of this Belgian boozery. #thrillist Mehr erfahren.

Meridian Pint is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

92. Meridian Pint

3400 11th St NW (at Park Rd. NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · Columbia Heights · 110 Tipps und Bewertungen

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: if you’re into European brews, you’re out of luck. At any time, they have about 25 beers on tap and 150 bottles of beer to choose from. Definitely, give the house brew, Meridian Pint Kolsch, a try. Mehr erfahren.

Smoke & Barrel is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

93. Smoke & Barrel

2471 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Grill-Imbiss · Adams Morgan · 121 Tipps und Bewertungen

ThrillistThrillist: All the meat here is actually smoked w/ reclaimed bourbon barrels and is closest in style to Memphis. Claim the goodness in the espresso-rubbed beef brisket and pulled pork shoulder. Mehr erfahren.

Burger, Tap & Shake is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

94. Burger, Tap & Shake

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Burger-Imbiss · George Washington University · 167 Tipps und Bewertungen

Burger DaysBurger Days: Beer and burgers, they got 'em both here in spades. Twenty beers on tap & legit burgers, check out their loaded cheeseburger, the Six Buck Chuck, or the Big Daddy, a bacon, 'shroom & blue cheese burg. Mehr erfahren.

Dacha Beer Garden is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

95. Dacha Beer Garden

9.1
1600 7th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Biergarten · Logan Circle - Shaw · 75 Tipps und Bewertungen
Granville Moore's is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

96. Granville Moore's

8.5
1238 H St NE (btwn 12th & 13th Sts. NE), Washington, D.C.
Gaststätte · Capitol Hill · 106 Tipps und Bewertungen

Food NetworkFood Network: The restaurant pours more than 50 Belgian brews by the bottle, and has 11 on tap. Check them out at Happy Hour every night from 10pm to close. Via CityEats.com Mehr erfahren.

Birch & Barley is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

97. Birch & Barley

8.1
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Amerikanisches Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Sitting just beneath its sister beer haven ChurchKey, Birch & Barley is the full package: a refined menu plus creative desserts and a beer list that is 555-strong. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.

Glen's Garden Market is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

98. Glen's Garden Market

2001 S St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Lebensmittelgeschäft · Northwest Washington · 76 Tipps und Bewertungen

Casey C.Casey Cavanagh: Tap selection is exemplary and staff is awesome! You can't beat the $4 craft beers.

District Taco is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

99. District Taco

8.2
1309 F St. NW (at 13th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Taco-Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 165 Tipps und Bewertungen

Line S.Line Storgaard-Conley: Get there before or after the lunch rush. That way you do not have to wait 25 mins to order and 25 mins to get your food. Who has time for that?!? The food is delicious!

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

100. Oyamel Cocina Mexicana

8.8
401 7th St NW (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mexikanisches Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 324 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A combination of traditional Mexican flavors with a modern twist, José Andrés' restaurant in DC is the perfect place to sample some mescal. Mehr erfahren.

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

101. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken

7.6
1308 G St NW (btwn 13th and 14th st), Washington, D.C.
Donut-Shop · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 97 Tipps und Bewertungen

Washington PostWashington Post: The creme brulee doughnut gets a blast from a kitchen torch, a fiery moment that yields a crackled, sugary, just-shy-of-burned glaze. Mehr erfahren.

The Partisan is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

102. The Partisan

709 D St NW, Washington, D.C.
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 45 Tipps und Bewertungen

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You can't go wrong with the Triple Stack Burger here, it has two dry-aged beef patties, chorizo, bacon braised onions, American cheese and tomato aioli on a kaiser roll. Fantastic!

Arlington House is one of Trips / Washington, DC.

103. Arlington House

8.4
Arlington National Cemetery (321 Sherman Dr), Fort Myer, VA
Historische und geschützte Stätte · 22 Tipps und Bewertungen

Robin B.Robin Bertels: Go up the hill to enjoy the amazing view on Memorial Avenue, the Arlington Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial, as well as the Washington Monument, the US Capitol and downtown Washington, DC.