Columbus Circle Park is small but very pleasant and well located. It feels well maintained and ,…read moreideal for a short break during a city walk. I appreciate the benches, greenery, and the feeling that the park is used more by locals than just tourists. It has a nice, neighborhood-like atmosphere and nicely complements the surrounding architecture. It was under renovation at the time of our visit.

A beautiful park right by Union Station. The roads in this area are always busy, so it's something…read morethat you usually admire from afar but it definitely adds to the grandness of the station

The National Academy of Sciences is an off-the-beaten-path experience just off the National Mall…read more Self-guided tours are free and available during normal work hours Monday-Friday. Here's why I recommend it: 1) Building: It's historic and stunning. There's a theater with a unique, modern design. The great hall is stunning with beautiful mosaics and a giant Christmas tree during the holidays. The atriums are modernized providing great opportunities to photograph. There's also a little museum telling the history of the academy and building. 2) Statue: Outside, there's a large statue of a sitting Albert Einstein. Just blocks from the Lincoln Memorial, it's becoming a favorite hidden gem of D.C.

not sure I can recommend the Academy. we really just stopped by to do a photo op with the very…read morelarge EINSTEIN bronze out front. it's a beautifully done image & set in a very pleasant little garden.

Feel conflicted about the town of Vienna. Have spent considerable time here, and I can tell you,…read morethey have more mattress stores per capita than anywhere else I've been. Was sad about the Amphora and Rose's restaurants closing. Admittedly I'm not sure if they rolled out due to the pandemic, but they were my two favorite spots in this town to eat in. Vienna Inn is still here, as is the beautiful W&OD Trail. This is a good spot to hike and bike, as well as being a safe community. A Z Burger is in town now, and have heard it's solid. Cannot confirm yet. MOD Pizza and Taco Bamba are decent enough. Vienna is the only place that's one hour from itself. Traffic is a harsh reality, and even with back roads, please do expect delays. The McMansion effect is a real eyesore. There are some nice parks and events though. The cost of living is ridiculous.

Great place to run computer camps. Really nice staff. Very accomodating…read more Parents and kids there were really nice too. Very smart!

I had a wonderful time living in this town as a child. You know Gilmore Girls and Rory Gilmore?…read moreThat's the type of life in this town if you mix with the right people. It's quaint, it's charming, it's idyllic, it's near Washington, DC, and your high school can get you into Yale. You might get run over by a BMW or Mercedes at the grocery store parking lot. You might get hit by a field hockey ball. You might find yourself in trouble with the popo for throwing a raucous party. This town is preppy, diverse, everything you want out of the East Coast. Washington, DC has great suburbs and Bethesda is great.

My personal opinion and experience: Food sucks. Weather sucks. Roads are falling apart. People are…read morenot friendly. Very polluted: awful air and drinking water quality. Old and outdated. Cost of living is off the charts. So glad I am movin

You should visit even if you are not a history or Civil War enthusiast Very accessible location…read moreand beautiful views of an important event in US history

It's bigger than you think. 18 miles for the car tour and a ton more hiking paths. It was also…read morehillier than I thought. Once you're there you'll understand how prominent Henry and Matthews's hills are. Well worth the visit.

Well, this is the closest thing on Yelp to the Capitol Building. It's yet another part of the…read morebeauty of the National Mall. If you want to visit, be sure to get there early for the free tickets. It's on a first come - first served basis. Get there early as they tend to run out of tickets on warm summer days. Currently there is some construction going on, but it's not too bad. Visiting information is here: http://www.aoc.gov/cc/visit/index.cfm You can't go to Washington DC without at least walking past the Capitol Building.

I didn't get a chance to get into the Capital building but It was pretty cool to see them working…read moreto refurbish the outside of the building. The architecture and detiail on the capitol building and many of the other buildings on the mall are simply amazing. Definately worth a trip back for more sightseeing and learning.

Went to Harper's ferry for the first time today! It was Memorial Day so pretty packed with limited…read moreto no parking (so I would recommend making reservations ahead of time if you can). Lots of beautiful stores and a nice 1 mile trail that's dog friendly. Mind you, I recommend hiking shoes and not just sneakers since a lot of it is uphill. Would love to visit again and maybe stay in town just for a weekend getaway. People were very friendly and it's a good break from city life.

This place is must visit. Beautiful historical town. Beautiful nature. A lot of free parking spaces.read more

The bridge connects the monuments & the title basin with the entrance to Arlington National…read moreCemetery. From the bridge we had a view of the Kennedy Center, Washington Monument, Lincoln monument. There wasn't much to see & the walk wasn't worth the sights that were here.

If there is one bridge I abhor in the DC area it is this bridge. This bridge, regardless of how I…read moreapproach it, I always end up lost and confused. I really wish that there would be better makers to allow drivers to know which lane they need to be in before they end up on a highway in Virginia. I find driving to be a relaxing activity, but when I near this bridge my anxiety goes through the roof. Back to what I said about the lanes, no matter which lane I am in, I'm always in the wrong lane. Instead of being a typical DC driver and nearly cause an accident, I just keep going with the lane. I'm not going to detract from the beauty of the bridge, because it is beautiful. Depending on the way that you approaching it, you will be brought to areas that are equally beautiful scenes. Going towards Virginia you will end up in Arlington National Cemetery (if you are in the right lane). If you go towards DC you will end up in the National Mall area, Lincoln Memorial end. If you are fortunate to find a parking space in the National Mall area, you are able to walk freely about. But if it was not for the unfortunate traffic inducing bridge, I will not ever get used to this bridge. Please put better markings so I know where I am going.