If you felt bad, how do you think Roose Felt?…read more Roosevelt Bridge. It's an absolutely gorgeous bridge that takes 66 across the Potomac. I love this bridge and I love the amazing views from the bridge. Most people just call it the Roosevelt Bridge. They don't use the door... the Theo door that is. So it's about 70 years old now. I mean 60. Or it will be soon. It still looks new and it still drives me wild and gives me excitement when I use it. It gets a little backed up sometimes, but it's still a wonderful way in and out of DC. I personally love it, and it comes by the Pentagon and the Kennedy Center and all the good stuff. You can see the water and nice views in all directions and Lincoln Memorial and Watergate and Georgetown and everything.

With all due respect to my Yelp colleagues, I'm having trouble understanding where the five (5)…read morestars come from. How does the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge merit five (5) full stars? Lest we forget, we are reviewing the bridge itself, not its namesake. Theodore Roosevelt's politics and presidency play no role in my review of this bridge, as they are not the least bit relevant. This bridge merits two (2) stars, and that may be a stretch. Here is the breakdown: The bridge, as all bridges, begins at four (4) stars, as it is a functionally operational bridge. It fulfills its duty of providing a ground transportation link across the Potomac River. The bridge then proceeds to lose one (-1) star for the quality of its roadway and structure. The median is trash and the pavement is as rough as the skin of a large reptile. If you've ever seen the bridge from its underbelly, you will agree that it is rusting. Although functionally operational, it's not looking too good. The bridge then loses one (-1) additional star for the quality of its pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. This path is very narrow, making passage among fellow pedestrians and cyclists a life-endangering endeavor. Particularly when a bicycle is involved. Every time you pass someone on a bicycle on this bridge, you must ask yourself whether this will be the time that you collide and tumble into the roadway, only to be run over by oncoming vehicles. In short, the hype surrounding this bridge is absolutely and definitively unwarranted. It will get you from point A to point B, but that is about it.

A little off center from the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Pier (pronounced pie-er like a…read morepiece of apple pie) marks the second prime meridian of the United States even though it was never officially recognized, either by presidential proclamation or by a resolution or act of Congress. The Pier is located to the west-northwest of the Washington Monument, inside the second walking path that encircles the Monument. According to L'Enfant's "Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of the United States", there was a prominent geometric feature - a large right triangle whose hypotenuse was a wide avenue (now part of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) connecting the "President's house" (now the White House) and the "Congress house" (now the U.S. Capitol building). To complete the triangle, a line projecting due south from the center of the President's house intersected at a right angle a line projecting due west from the center of the Congress house. The planned grand avenue became the National Mall that is now between the Capitol's grounds and the Washington Monument. Barges used the marker as a mooring post during and after the first phase of Washington Monument's construction, which began in 1848.[15] However, that usage was not the reason that the stone was named a "pier", because the surveyor who erected it had already used that term himself. The developers of the Washington Monument originally wanted the memorial to be located at the site of the Jefferson Pier. However, concerns about the bearing capacity of the soil prevented that from occurring. The marker served as benchmark when the Monument's construction began, but later disappeared from view. The meridian of the United States was changed to the center of the small dome of the Old Naval Observatory in 1850 and finally replaced by the Greenwich Meridian as the legal prime meridian for both boundaries and navigation in 1912. This odd little stone is confusing to most and definitely overlooked by the massive Washington Monument which towers above. But that's okay. We know. [Review 14290 overall, 1614 of 2020, number 101 in Washington.]

Another obscure structure in DC. It may be the most obscure. The Jefferson Pier is very important…read morethough. It has an interesting history. There's a very good reason where it's located. Basically this is a marker in the middle of DC. In fact, this is literally the middle of DC. This was where the Washington Monument was supposed to be placed. Because of the bad terrain, it was moved up the hill. There's not much else to it. It was marked and then it was forgotten about. This has some inscription on it about how it was recovered and re-erected many years after first being erected. It doesn't get much attention. It's only a few hundred feet away from the Washington Monument. This is a great thing for history buffs to visit.

A free and excellent view of Downtown Washington DC can be viewed from the Old Post Office and…read moreClock Tower, which is the 3rd tallest structure in DC. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it was completed in 1899. This is attached to the (now) Waldorf Astoria, however the Tower is manned by the National Parks Service. The entrance is in the back of the hotel, and the elevator looks out into the hotel's atrium. When you reach the open air top floor, you'll look out for a 360 degree view. One lonely park ranger is up there, and they are there year-round. When we visited, it was completely empty and we had the space to ourselves (and the ranger).

Actual rating: 3.5/5…read more Ok so in fairness, I have never cared for panoramic views. I came here with my friends on a day trip to DC after seeing a post about this place on social media. The entrance to the this place to see the views is incredibly tricky to access. The Waldorf took over and shut down the way to access through the building so you'll have to walk around and find the nearly completely hidden from street view entrance. For ease, I have linked the approximate location from Apple Maps below. There is a small historic background museum when you enter following the bag search and this is part of the National Parks stamping service so if you collect those speak with the nice ranger on duty. There are two elevators to travel to get to the top, the first takes you up to see views of the Astoria and the second will show you the rooftop from the Old Post Office Tower. This view is obscured by bars that make photography challenging. Would I, who does not like views, come again? No. But!!! If you are into views this is quite nice and free so I would recommend.

I spent a weekend in this neighborhood as my best friend and his wife live here. I enjoyed the bars…read moreand restaurants, and on May 3 2026 we enjoyed the Porch fest! The streets were packed and people opened their homes with free drinks and food!

Adams Morgan is a colorful, vibrant, and diverse neighborhood in Washington, DC. The National Zoo…read moreis not far away, and you're also not far from the monuments and National Mall. Our hotel in Dupont Circle was walking distance away, and Adams Morgan is a fun place for dinner and drinks. You can find just about any type of food here and tons of bars, from fancier spots to dives. It's a fun place to walk around and enjoy the street art and vibes. The only downside to Adams Morgan is that there is no metro station here and parking is terrible. Street parking is almost nonexistent, and I didn't see many garages either. Thankfully we were able to walk, but I would not suggest driving here. Your best bet is one of the nearby metro stations and then taking a bus closer to your destination.

Pennsylvania Avenue is a world famous 35.1 mile roadway that travels northwest to southeast from…read moreGeorgetown to Wayson's Corner, Maryland. 5.8 miles of the road are in Washington D.C., with the most famous 1.2 mile segment connecting the White House to the Capitol. Pennsylvania Avenue is also a linear historic site dating back from 1791 when President Jefferson made a reference to it in a letter. Pennsylvania Avenue is a famous Avenue of numerous names. President Washington called it "A Grand Avenue." It is called the "Ceremonial Heart of the Nation" and "America's Main Street". I see it as the paved carpet joining the White House gate to the Capitol steps. This review is based on my experiences touring Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol. When reviewing a fascinating subject like Pennsylvania Avenue which just so happens to be a road, it is a written report on a disjointed Boulevard with numerous segments. The 1.2 mile segment is made up of the pedestrianized walkway in front of the White House and the 8-lane commuter Boulevard from 14th Avenue to the White House. In my opinion, Pennsylvania Avenue overlaps 14th Avenue from Freedom Park to the White House segment. A White House Promenade: 17th to 14th Street: The Oklahoma City bombing and 911 tragedies changed Pennsylvania Avenue into a pedestrian promenade. We spent a lot of time here looking at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue which is the White House. Bordering the Avenue to the north is Lafayette Park, which is the only place in the World where you can have a picnic in the shadow of the White House. A Grand Avenue: 14th Avenue to the Capitol steps From the moment you turn the bend east of Freedom Park, sensory overload takes affect when you set eyes on the distant Capitol with several historical buildings and Lombardy poplars between. When I toured this segment of Pennsylvania Avenue, I was surrounded by Federal buildings and museums. There was zero doubt that I was walking in the Federal Capital. Pennsylvania Avenue is to Washington D.C., what the Las Vegas Strip is to Las Vegas. I was experiencing one of Pierre Charles L' Enfant's first grand Boulevards of the Federal Capital. I'd pass many points of interest including the FBI Headquarters, Newseum, Ronald Reagan Building, U.S. Navy Memorial, & museums. Photographing Trump Tower, I thought to myself that is Donald Trump is elected, he will be the first to have a monument before the primaries. The Lombardy poplars that have roots to the Jefferson administration provided shade that made for comfortable resting points. Pennsylvania Avenue is where parades and processions are held. On our visit we saw a motorcade carrying Vice President Bidden. Pennsylvania Avenue with the National Mall and 14th Avenue makes for a nice triangular- loop walk in the heart of the Nation's Capital. I suggest walking the National Mall East towards the Capitol with a couple museum stops, take in the Capitol at sundown, then walk northwest on Pennsylvania Avenue with a stop for dinner. I recommend Plan B Burger & Capitol Grill. Then ultimately walk south on 14th to the Washington Monument or north to the White House Promenade. No matter how you tour it, the asphalt carpet joining the White House to the Capitol is a must see when visiting Washington D.C.

MERICA!! As long as…read morewe're not building walls then I'll leave this 5 star up.... but as soon as some walls start going up -- going down to 2 stars no joke.

So, you ask, what is The Car Barn?…read more The Car Barn is a building. Inside of it you will find offices, classrooms, and several petite dining establishments. There is a decent rooftop as well, you can vaguely peer into sweet, sweet Rosslyn and the bowels of Virginia from the top. I have awarded a hefty two (4) stars to the Car Barn for successfully accomplishing its purpose as a functional building with rooms. In simpler words, it is a space. Through this space people come and go, adrift, some lost and rudderless, others determined and destined. Entering this building, you must ask yourself, Who will I be in this space? How will I change the building and how will the building change me? I have awarded an additional one (1) star to Car Barn for having nice bathrooms on some of the floors. Let me stress SOME. Now, now, now. The ELEPHANT in the room. Yes, we are all thinking it, so I'm going to break the ice. The cars. Where are the cars? I've deducted three-quarters (0.75) of a star for the abhorrent lack of cars in the building. I'm sorry, you're going to call yourself a car barn and not have cars? Disgraceful. Part two of the elephant in the room. The barn. Where is the hay? Where is the grain? Where is the straw? Where is the livestock? Last I checked, there are no cows or chickens or goats or sheep or horses or donkeys or pigs or rabbits wandering around in here. Another three-quarters (0.75) of a star deducted. Sad! A final half (0.5) of a single star must be deducted for the odor problem in here, particularly at the Prospect Street entrance. I smell eggs but don't see them. That is deeply, deeply unsettling. Such is Car Barn of Georgetown. Come here for all your building needs, but not for cars and not for the functions of a barn. Only come if you must.

Having visited DC at least three times over the past two and a half years, I had never been to the…read moreJefferson Memorial. If you have not been, it's fun to check out. It's a glorious, open-air white marble monument overlooking the Tidal Basin. We went there for the cherry blossom festival, but there weren't many blossoms when we went. If you do make the trek up the staircase to the main chamber area, there is a 19-foot bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson. But our focus was more on cherry blossoms. Despite that, it is a thrill to experience the architecture, with the Washington Monument being across the Basin. And if you're able to go when the weather is beautiful and pristine, with clear skies, it makes the experience all the better. Depending on where you're staying, try to check out the Jefferson Memorial. It's worth the visit.

The last memorial our tour group visited, Jefferson sits in an old school, with Roman-like…read morearchitecture. Also, one of the most crowded memorials, some good views are also offered at the top of the stairs/memorial. While not at the top of the list, this should be on your list of memorials to check out if you're in the DC area.

A sacred place where one of the two greatest Americans took his last breath. I was overcome to be…read morein the room where Lincoln died Almost as breathtaking is the tower of books on Lincoln that is in the gift shop. Almost has to be seen to be believed

My friend and I were randomly walking around Washington, D.C. when we passed a sign that said…read more"Abraham Lincoln died in this house" outside the Petersen House. You bet that the next day we showed up to see if we could tour it, and it was SUCH a blast. Ford's Theatre and Petersen House was incredible. Just getting to be in the room that Lincoln passed away in was wild.