A strip full of bars to stop in for finger food, cocktails, shots, and vibes. I went here for…read morehomecoming 2022. Me and my girls had a great time hitting up different spots on the strip. Every location was welcoming and the crowds were dancing all night long. I consider "The DMV" (DC, Maryland, VA) as my second home. Can't wait to come back. 4/5 because it's a few venues overcharging on the strip and if the crowd is mostly college students then I think they should consider that when charging $25 for entry. Most of the locations are free entry though. Other then that the strip is a vibe and I highly recommend!!!

OK H Street. I'll admit defeat. You got me…read more When someone first brought up the "H Street Corridor" to me, I rolled my eyes. This drunk little yuppie doesn't do H Street, no matter how revitalized it may claim to be. Or I should say "didn't". Because I do now. Oh, I resisted! After all, there is no metro stop nearby, and I've learned my lesson with my hot but brief love affair with Georgetown, all those moonlight nights ago...this girl should not tread where Metro will not venture. And there is your reputation for being a bad boy. Sure, everyone claims that you have reformed, but like Danny Zucco, you may put on a letterman's jacket to woo your beloved Sandy, but at the end, you are and would forever be a T-Bird. But then...it was as if the fates compelled us to meet. First it was the Yelp event at H St Country Club. It was cute, fun, and worthy of a bookmark to revisit. Then I found out that a friend of a friend owns/runs/manages The Pug, which is uber adorable to boot (and she swears that H Street isn't as sketchy as it seems. *snort*). Then, the Palace of Wonders sang it's siren song and made me a loyal fan. So yes, you got me H Street. You wooed me with your charms and hidden delights. Gently, quietly, carefully you lulled me into being so comfortable that I just naturally turn to you. Like a rom-com, I fell in love with you without realizing it. I resist embracing this relationship wholeheartedly. I've been burned too many times by bad-boy neighborhoods...loving the thrill, but hating the inconsistancies of our moments together. I'm too old, too hardened, too jaded to love quite so blindly. But you, H Street, with your rough charms, and sparkling dark allure have gotten past my barriers. So I will love you, but slowly and cautiously. Don't let me down H Street. Don't break my heart. Don't break my heart.

Located on 16th Street and K Street, the mural is difficult to capture in a photo, on ground level…read moredue to its size. The letters are about 30-35 feet in height, for 2 blocks long to H Street. Commissioned in 2020 on June 5th, the birthday of Breonna Taylor, an unarmed Black women killed by 3 police officers in Louisville, KY the same year, in here home. The mural and the renaming of the street was announced by Mayor Bowser during the time of protest in Washington DC for the killing of George Floyd. The letters are spelled out in all capital letters in yellow along with the Washington DC flag. From stories above, the mural can be seen very vividly. I walked the full stretch appreciating the artist work as well as the expression of its creation.

A two-block section of street leading up to Franklin Park and the Whitehouse, Black Lives Matter…read morePlaza is a remarkable sight in Washington DC and sends a clear message, rooted in love and the fight for racial equality. The portion of 16th Street (between H & K Streets NW) on which the mural is showcased, plays host to many local and community based events that are not only for African Americans....but for ALL. It was created as an outcry to heightened political tensions and police brutality in America during the pandemic -- summer of 2020. And, has been a standing landmark since. I've been here on several occasions myself during George Floyd protests....to Juneteenth celebrations and DC statehood forums. My most favorite time spent here were for the FIT DC Health & Fitness events and classes....some of the best outdoor events to experience, especially the weekend morning yoga and boot camp classes which are all sponsored and made free by the City. Today, it remains a public gathering place and allows for future visitors to reflect on the words inscribed "bright yellow" on the street. Definitely a sight to take in and see when visiting DC or walking around the city. Located outside of the White House on 16th Street NW, it was officially renamed by Mayor Muriel Bowser as "Black Lives Matter Plaza NW." The area is open to all and visitors are often seen taking photos at all times of the day of the mural on one of the nation's capitol most iconic streets. It's a cool place to be and see. * ELITE TIP: Parking can be difficult in this area of downtown DC. Pay attention to the signs to avoid expensive parking tickets. My suggestion is to save the trouble and take the Metro subway. The nearest Metro subway station is McPherson Square, on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines.

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument - This monument is, in my opinion, one of the most…read morebeautiful sculptures in Washington. The detailed craftsmanship, dynamism, and expression left a strong impression on me. The statue feels both majestic and artistically refined. It is a place where you naturally stop to admire both the craftsmanship and its historical significance.

Decent statue. General Sherman was a warrior. He took care of the confederacy quite brutally, and…read morehis name is often not liked in the Deep South. Not my problem, as family are from elsewhere, but we would side with the Union. Here is a prominent spot, this is close to the White House. Props to DC, as traffic signals allow ease of access. The statue is huge. Sherman's expression seems defiant and determined. I like this from an art standpoint. Definitely like to visit this one. If you're in the area I recommend this. Sure there are bigger exhibits, but this is one worthy of your time.

This is an abstract piece that was painted by Rachael Wolfe-Goldsmith in 2020. It was commissioned…read moreby Demand Justice, an organization fighting for equality and representation within the Supreme Court System. There is metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. If you would like to park, get out and take a closer look. To give this mural some background, the Supreme Court is over 231 years old, and not one Black woman has ever been confirmed or even nominated to serve on it. They have been passed by and overlooked for a seat on the highest court in our nation for far too long. ⁠ ⁠ Wolfe-Goldsmith created her vision of three different black women who could step into that role. The Supreme Court is also in the painting. Along the bottom of the mural, you will see women protesting during historical and current moments, where court decisions impacted black communities. The phrase "She Will Rise" is subtly painted across the mural in transparent letters. This is painted in an abstract fashion, which I normally do not like. However, it works for this mural, and I really love the mural's message. The artwork in this mural is really nice, and it is in good repair. It should be noted that the honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson was appointed the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court in 2022, 2 years after this mural. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is probably not a very long stop. I was there for less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider adding stops at other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This nature-inspired sculpture is the work of John Ruppert. It was funded through the DC Office of…read morePlanning's Streets for People grant program and was sponsored by Mount Vernon Triangle CID in collaboration with HEMPHILL Artworks, The Wilkes Company, and Quadrangle Development Corporation. The piece is based on landscape, the processes that have formed it, and humanity's relationship to it. It was installed in an area of DC known as Mount Vernon Triangle in 2024. It measures 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide and is made of powder-coated chain-link fencing. The choice to use green represents spring and new beginnings. It is also meant to interact with the gardens' foliage during the growing season and serve as a memory during the winter months. You will find an informational plaque with information about the sculpture on a pedestal in front of it. The piece is very simple and is in great shape. But it should be noted that it was only returned to its original location because it was crushed this past winter. This is a decent piece. I will admit, though, it is really hard for me to decipher its meaning or the artist's vision. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed in the past, this is probably not a very long stop. It is not a destination attraction. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider adding stops at other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

This mural is located on a wall donated by 455 Eye Apartments, overlooking a commercial parking…read morelot. There is metered street parking and commercial lot available for those wishing to park and take a closer look. However, most viewers of this mural will be going to or from some other destination. The mural was commissioned by sponsored by The German Embassy in Washington and Street Art for Mankind. It is the work of German artist Hera aka Jasmin Siddiqui, who painted the piece in 2023. The Mural towers 135 feet high and is in decent shape. I would have expected it to be in much better shape though, given its young age. Instead of a crown Mother Nature is wearing a bee hive on her head The mural is intended to raise awareness about climate change, the role women play in curbing it and that they should not be left out when it comes to finding solutions to addressing the climate crisis. . It depicts an African American Mother Nature surrounded by a female farmer planting a tree, and a child watching a bumblebee approaching a flower. The artwork of the piece is nice and I really like that it has a message. The colors really pop and complement each other. The mural reads "NATURE SHOWS US: ANYTHING BIG STARTS OUT SMALL" This is definitely not a destination piece and most of its viewers would probably be coming from or going to another destination and just so happen to stumble across this mural. Anyway, as with most public art works that I visit, I was not here long. I would say five minutes tops and I was off to somewhere else. I highly recommend making a visit to see this sculpture part of a larger itinerary.

Really large, really cool mural titled "Quisqueya vene conmigo" on the side wall of Bread Bite…read moreBakery on 14th St NW and Corcoran St NW painted by Nestor Garcia. Quisqueya is what the Tainos called the island of the Dominican Republic, meaning "Mother of all lands." The mural honors the work of Casilda Luna (community builder and activist) who was integral to the Latino community in DC, on issues such as fair housing and senior citizen care, and Daniel Bueno (iconic Latin music businessman), the most influential promoter of Latin music in DC for 40 years. Sadly it's already been vandalized on the bottom left corner by graffiti artists.

This mural serves as the backdrop to some reserved parking spaces. There is metered street parking…read moreavailable within a reasonable walking distance, but it may be difficult to find. You can also pull into the driveway and get a quick look at the mural. The mural is larger than life and in great shape. It is the work of Alberto Clerencia, artistically known as Sabek. He is a Madrid-based street artist renowned for large-scale, international murals. It only took him 5 days to paint The mural depicts two women, one black and the other white, dressed alike, set against light foliage. They have a thin bar that goes across both of their eyes. The bar is not a mistake or a repair job. It is intentional and represents a spectrum. That aligns with the mural's hidden meaning, which may fall on opposite ends of the spectrum, but beneath the stereotypes and prejudices of our outer layers, we are all still human. This is a nice mural, especially once you know its backstory. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed in the past, this is probably not a very long stop. It is not a destination attraction. I was there for less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider adding stops at other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.