The Big Chair is a DC institution, once holding the record for the biggest chair in the world. It's…read morein the heart of historic Anacostia within walking distance to several shops and restaurants. It's literally just a big chair so don't plan to be there for long.

Didn't do the tour this time. Like the White House, the interior isn't worth the wait (we didn't…read moresee the chambers of the deliberative bodies) Glad I did I it before though. My rating is for the building. This is architecturally the most breathtaking building in our great country. Worth going up to take a picture or just take it in If a natural beauty site can be five stars why can't this sublime building? Sigh

Happy 250th! Each year, my family goes up to the Capitol lawn with our dogs to watch fireworks…read more This year the police told us we are not allowed to enter the grounds. We are not only DC locals but also Americans. This is highly disrespectful to tax paying citizens. What a shameful update to the system. Instead of using taxpayer dollars on the fuel for the jets flying into today's show (what a waste) perhaps spend it on something more useful like more security if that's an issue.

Don't let the long line discourage you; it's absolutely worth the wait. Expect to spend around 20…read moreminutes in line, and keep in mind that part of the wait is usually outside, so it can get pretty hot on warm days. Once inside, the building is stunning. The famous ceiling is every bit as impressive as the photos, and it's worth taking your time to admire the architecture. Be sure to check out the rotating exhibits as well. I thought the two Georges were well done. Also enjoyed seeing actual books from Jefferson's library. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. If you're visiting Washington, DC, this is definitely a place I'd recommend, especially if you're already exploring Capitol Hill. It's an easy walk to Navy Yard if you're planning to spend time there afterward.

Live! at the Library is my favorite Happy Hour in DC. For those that don't know, Thursday evenings…read morefrom 5-8pm, the Library of Congress hosts a happy hour where attendees are invited to sip on drinks and enjoy food in their gorgeous space. This is a brilliant date night or a fantastic group activity. You can eat or drink. You can explore a rotating exhibit, the gift shop, and Jefferson's bookshelf. Do know you need to reserve a spot online in advance to get your free tickets, but it's super easy to do on their website. They offer other free events that are worth exploring too!

What's prettier than the White House, the Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian put…read moretogether? Yes, Ariana Grande is a good answer, but I was looking for the Executive Office on 17th St! A long time ago, the love of my life used to say that this building was the highlight of her trips to DC, and I can see why. I remember walking with her in the pouring rain next to it, and taking pictures of her exposing herself in front of it. Times change... But this building never did. It's glorious and resplendent. It reminds me of something in France, but better kept, perhaps. It looks palatial. If the White House is a little underwhelming then this executive office is completely awe-inspiring. It's level with the Capitol as my favourite building in the DC area, and is the easiest 5-star rating I've given since my Cousin Daniel got drunk and showed me the ropes.

Didn't really have a lot of time to roam around Pennsylvania Ave. And my friend and I, being…read moreslightly less than ignorant didn't know that the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE would be on Pennsylvania Ave. ** Not impressed** So our pictures we're not exactly anythng to brag about. So we decided to take pictures in front of the Executive Office of the President where the FRONT of this architecture was much more impressive than the BACK of the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. Still a great experience to roam DC and take in the history and political side of the US. (You don't get much of that or appreciate it as much coming from the west coast. Hence, the ignorance of the FRONT vs the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE. =X)

I'm an executive branch alum, so I give the EEOB five out of five bald eagles. Sure, the United…read moreStates Capitol houses TWO chambers, and the Supreme Court Building allegedly has a basketball court at the top. But can you bowl a perfect game at the legislature or the judiciary? NOPE. President Truman was a visionary for having this bowling alley installed. Truly ahead of his time, making sure pins could fall while democracy stands strong. Absolutely worth getting a job in the executive branch to sign up for a chance to bowl here. Oh, and there's other stuff in the building too, but bowling in the basement is what really drives good government.

I love visiting this building more than the White House. It has such a history and great people…read morewatching. Try to contact your Congress person to get a tour.

The national mall is a must. If you are visiting DC it is a really cool part of history and a…read morelovely place to walk around. You can make it a few hours, a whole day, or just take a morning jog around the park. There are so many open spaces to picnic or let the kids play. There are also many iconic restaurants and museums near by. You can't miss this stop if you are in DC. My pictures are only a few of the highlights. There are so many iconic spots you have to check out.

The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is a must-see, packed with iconic landmarks and museums all…read morein one walkable area. It was amazing to see so much history packed into a surprisingly easy to walk and navigate area. The monuments, the museums, the historical sites and buildings. The rich history of our nation, packed into one day trip. It's a once in a lifetime experience.

They open up the Commandant's House to the public once a year for the Barracks Row festival. It's…read morefantastic and free! They basically let you wander through on your own. It's 3 floors, and the oldest occupied house in DC (the British never burned this one down for unknown reasons). Definitely do this if you're lucky enough to be around in mid-Sept.

On the U.S. Capitol grounds is a historic summer house that's often open to the public to escape…read morethe sun, use the drinking fountain or east on one of the seats inside.

Amazing service Melanie was just a sweet heart food ways absolutely incredible kind host happy…read moreworkers wonderful employees and a great experience

A very well preserved residence of Frederick Douglas . Not in the greatist areas of our great…read moreCapital, but has a private parking lot next to the Visitor Center. The house sits on a hill overlooking the city. You can see several recognizable landmarks from the house & the grounds. The walk from the Visitor Center has a lot of stairs so be prepared, along with tight stairways within the house. There were a couple of Seniors on our tour and they definitely struggled to navigate the house. Just something to consider when planning a tour with young children and older family members. The Visitot Center has a small gift shop, a nice Stamp Cancelation desk with several stamps. Some informational displays and a small theater that shows an older film about Frederick Douglas. Our Tour guide (a young man) was amazing !!! He told the story of Mr. Douglas, his contributions and of his wife who was an intricate part of his life. We left knowing way more than we did when we arrived. Definitely a must stop for all history buffs. 5 Stars for our Ranger Tour guide.

We had a 1:15pm tour and arrived around 1:00pm. While waiting for our tour, we went into a little…read moretheater type room and watched a movie of Frederick Douglass which was interesting. Wheew, getting up to the main house entrance was a little workout. I guess I'm out of shapes. There are a lot of stairs to climb. Shortly after arriving at the entrance we were met by a park ranger to start the tour. The home is well preserved. When there's carpet, they like you to stay on the carpet, no leaning on any parts of the home, we toured all parts of the house except for the attic that was turned into rooms. I think we toured 4 of the 10 rooms. There were 3 Master Bedrooms.