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    Lafayette Park

    4.0 (30 reviews)

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    Gail B.

    Lafayette Park is by the White House. It is a popular spot to wallk by, hangout, picnic, lolligag, take pictures or protest.

    Chris S.

    Finally reopened. This is a lovely little park. Many statues dedicated to heroes of the American Revolution. Being across from the White House, the ability of the public to enjoy it is often disrupted.

    Austin G.

    Lafayette Park is a place where tourists and locals blend. It's a medium sized park behind the White House near other tourist destinations like the Renwick Gallery. Because of that, it attracts many tourists from all around the world. If you meander through the park, you'll notice dozens of benches scattered throughout the park. It's these benches that bring the locals. Downtown DC office workers often bring their lunch or a good book on a sunny day on their work breaks and enjoy the park. Because of these two worlds, the park is also a fun place to people watch. You'll see politicians, tourists, and locals alike. It's fascinating!

    The Marquis De Lafayette
    Anthony G.

    My family and I came by Lafayette Park due to a tour we took while we were in D.C. It is a beautiful park with statutes of French heroes who fought for/alongside America including of course The Marquis De Lafayette who the park is named after. Oddly, though, it seems that in the Park there is actually one American who does have a statute there (apart from The Marquis because he was technically given honorary U.S citizenship). Andrew Jackson also has a statute in the Park...when I asked the tour guide why that was when this park was to honor French heroes...she said he was President at the time and Jackson always did what he wanted... shrugs shoulders...guess he did... Cool park....pass by and relax here while in DC while at the same time check out the statutes of some great American and non American heroes.

    Setting up for a protest
    John K.

    And to Think That I Saw It in Lafayette Park (After the fashion of Dr. Seuss's, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street") ********************************************** When I sit at my desk And am feeling kind of antsy I head out of the office But for no place too fancy "John K. keep your eyes open," My suite mate farewells "And tell me what's out there The sights, sounds, and smells" A bare-breasted maiden Offers Lafayette a saber In exchange for her cloak Like he's doing her a favor I'm not making it up I don't really have to Take a look for yourself now At Lafayette's statue Michelle goes through the gate The guards don't detain her As she walks in the White House With Speaker John Boehner I'm not making this up And I make this prediction That in Lafayette Park Truth is stranger than fiction I saw Nature Boy Elijah A self-professed vegan Sitting on a park bench By Supreme Court Justice Kagan I'm not making this up He wore a loin cloth of denim Elena asked his opinion On U.S. versus Glenham I return to my office and recount what I've seen My suite mate rebukes me, "Your eyesight's not keen" "Stop telling such outlandish tales stop turning minnows into whales" Now say what you will It wasn't a lark And to think that I saw it In Lafayette Park

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    David H.

    Smallish park that's right across from the White House, it has some interesting statues and usually a few protesters hanging around. I'm pretty sure it has the same statue of Andrew Jackson that's downtown in my hometown of Jacksonville so that's kinda unique. Its worth checking out if you're in the area for sure.

    Ngoc L.

    The weather has been lovely (thanks to Hurricane Alex imo) and Lafayette Park was the middle ground btw my friend and I. I have to thank my friend for suggesting this park because I've never realized how close it is to my work (~10 min walk). Plenty of benches to sit and eat your lunch. There were a few couples smooching/ cuddling etc but hey I'm not really looking. Great spot to tourist watch or out of the ordinary folks if you know what i mean. =)

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