Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River Thousands of water plants, waterlilies, lotuses, water hyacinths and bamboo grow in ponds along the Anacostia River. Flowers bloom May - early fall. Open daily 7 am - 4 pm. Visitors center open 8 am - 4 pm daily (9 am - 4 pm Apr. - Sep.) except Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's day. Free.

This gem on the National Mall is dedicated to the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence This gem on the National Mall is dedicated to the third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence. The location and architecture of the Jefferson Memorial make it stand out among DC’s amazing array of monuments and memorials. Surrounded by water, the structure is located on the National

Experience an interactive mission at the International Spy Museum! Now open 7 days a week! With interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers and experts, the International Spy Museum places visitors in the shoes of the spies. Highlights: • Expanded space at 140,000 square feet, double the footprint on F Street •

One of the premier art collector's museums in the United States, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is dedicated to enlighteni.. One of the premier art collector's museums in the United States, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is dedicated to enlightening and engaging visitors with an experience inspired by founder Marjorie Merriweather Post's passion for excellence, gracious hospitality and inten

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital features an array of beautiful, light-filled meeting spaces that combine exquisite historic details with every modern amenity Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital features an array of beautiful, light-filled meeting spaces that combine exquisite historic details with every modern amenity. Just blocks from the US Capitol, Hill Center is readily accessible to policy makers, associati

Treat your taste buds to the best Italian cuisine DC has to offer Treat your taste buds to the best Italian cuisine DC has to offer. Join us for an Italian Food Tour! We'll explore DC's historic Dupont Circle by foot, learn about Washington DC's "Little Italy" Italian population that once was, and discover some of the neighborhood's hidden culinary gems along the way. Whether you're a

The largest caverns in Eastern America The largest caverns in Eastern America and the most visited in the United States. This U.S. Natural Landmark is located 90 minutes southwest of Washington, DC, just 10 minutes from Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park. Discover cathedral-sized rooms with ceilings 10 stories high, filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools. The Smithsonian Institution report of

Long View Gallery features 5,000 square feet of superior interior space with two flexible halls, impeccable lighting and all the smart tech to raise your next event to an art form Long View Gallery features 5,000 square feet of superior interior space with two flexible halls, impeccable lighting and all the smart tech to raise your next event to an art form. Available for corporate occasions, life celebrations and all

This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia This historic park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The park features the Emancipation statue and the Mary McLeod Bethune statue. Amenities

The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall. The best way to approach the memorial is from the east, by the Washington Monument and the National World War II Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial honors President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th United States preside

Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th Century architecture and decoration and changing historical exhibitions Visit the Thomas Jefferson Building, known for its magnificent 19th Century architecture and decoration and changing historical exhibitions. Guided tours at half-past each hour (except noon) Mon. - Fri. 10:30 am - 3:30 pm, Sat. 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm.

A historic 18-hole course. Langston Golf Course is located on Benning Road in northeast DC, at the end of the DC Street Car Line. This historic 18-hole course was named after John Mercer Langston, the first African American elected into public office. The facility is a celebrated beacon of African American golf heritage. Recognized for its staunch support of youth and family outreach programs, Langston is popular with a

It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House. It is a neighborhood of historic elegance and refinement. The story of the area and the tales of the Square's notable residents are told through many nearby museums and institutions, including the

The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to the tragic events that occurred on Sept The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Unit” benches. Surrounding the benches are 85 Crape Myrtles (trees that will grow up to 30 feet tall) and the

Museum of the Bible: What's in it will truly surprise you! Fodor's travel says it Breaks the Mold of Museum Exhibiting, and it's easy to see why. Enter the 430,000-square-foot building located just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and you'll experience interactive galleries, one-of-a-kind attractions and hundreds of biblical artifacts that convey the global impact and fascinat

The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, with scenic view of Old Town Alexandria and the alluring Dyke Marsh along the way The 18.5-mile trail winds along the Virginia side of the Potomac River between Theodore Roosevelt Island and George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, with scenic view of Old Town

The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between Mexico and the United States by sharing Mexico's vibrant cultural past and present with the local community The Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington, D.C. is committed to enriching the relationship between Mexico and the United States by sharing Mexico's vibrant cultural past and present with the local com

The Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park commemorates educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune The Mary McLeod Bethune Statue Lincoln Park commemorates educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune. The National Council of Negro Women, which she founded, raised the funds for this monument. It is the first monument to honor a black woman in a public park in Washington, DC. The closest WMATA Metro stop is the Green Line&#

Welcome to the newly designed Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, located at the epicenter of cultural vibrancy in downtown Washington, D Welcome to the newly designed Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, located at the epicenter of cultural vibrancy in downtown Washington, D.C. This historic landmark has been artfully restored and includes numerous unique event spaces that are both modern and versatile. From

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is situated on a four-acre site along the National Mall's Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and shares a direct line of sight between the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is situated on a four-acre site along the National Mall's Tidal Basin, adjacent to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and shares a dire