Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Completed in 1943 on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s birth, the Jefferson Memorial is located on the shore of the Tidal Basin...

This 52-acre park is located north of the Reflecting Pool amid the capital's many famous monuments and memorials. A beautiful place for a...

To cool down and relax, especially during DC's muggy summers, head to this riverside park. A favorite among locals, Hains Point is a peni...

Authorized by the National Park Service, Tourmobile Sightseeing covers the major landmarks in the capital, everything from the 8881...

Opened in 1993, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum chronicles one of the worst events in human history. The museum covers major...

One of the most celebrated and famous events in Washington, DC, this festival pays homage to the incredibly beautiful blossoms on around...

Washington celebrates the anniversary of its namesake's birthday on the third Monday of February with speeches and a wreath-laying ceremo...

While the tourist buses pull up to the large restaurants nearby, step into this small and quiet retreat. Le Rivage is popular among local...

This waterfront restaurant serves a mix of seafood and meat dishes and a vegetable platter to satisfy non-carnivores. Pier 7 affords a pa...

It's easy to spot Aria Trattoria at Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. What's more, once you're in, the buzz of hungr...

This upscale restaurant offers fine American fare. Photographs of many famous patrons, including military, political and sports figures,...

For the ultimate Washington experience: take a taxi (better yet, a limo) to the Willard Hotel, and stroll through the lobby,...

This downtown restaurant, on the terrace of the Washington Hotel, is open only from April to October. It offers one of the most remarkabl...

Opened in 2000, TenPehn features Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern touch. The décor features Asian artifacts and rich wooden f...

Max's is a traditional American steakhouse favored by Washingtonians for its fine food. The decor is bold. Polished wood, red carpeting a...

The downtown area is a little sparse when it comes to friendly neighborhood bars, but Harry's is the rare exception in a landscape domina...

This high-end Greek deli is the perfect place to grab a quick gourmet bite. The hummus, spinach and feta pie, stuffed grape leaves, pitas...