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    Marlon T.

    "Lafayette Square is a seven-acre public park located within President's Park, Washington, D.C., United States, directly north of the White House... It is named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and hero of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)... The square and the surrounding structures were designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1970." - Wikipedia I recently visited Lafayette Square during the BLM protests and just wanted to share lots of pictures I took.

    Steve A.

    A good way to get some good pictures of the area. I like going to all the popular stops, but this is a great place next to the White House. Lafayette Square is almost like its backyard kind of. Certainly it already does have a yard inside the fence. This just feels like a yard open to the general public. It has quite a few benches. Have a seat and look at all the statues in the park. The most famous figure represented is the Marquis de Lafayette, who was an important figure in the Revolutionary War. As a leader of the French Army, he led forces against Britain. He led them to victory in the Battle of Yorktown. Another statue is of Rochambeau. He was another French nobleman involved in the helping the colonies win the War. Because it's right along the White House, it's a popular place for protestors to hang out at. It's common to see protesters against the fence. There's a lot who have come from far away and have many interesting stories.

    Austin G.

    If you want a very DC experience, grab a good book or a tasty lunch an park yourself on one of the many benches in Lafayette Square. It's a decently sized park flanking the back of the White House near downtown DC. Between hoards of tourists and the downtown DC office worker, it's one of the best people watching spots in the city. Besides people watching, there are plenty of benches, trees for shade, open grass, and a statue or two providing you a history lesson. It's a great spot to sit back and relax!

    James R.

    If you are going to Washington DC and want to see the White House you really cannot avoid Lafayette Square. It is a large square filled with tourists, many Secret Service police and protestors of all types. There are statues in the Square and you can get some really great pictures of the White House. Despite the frequent protests and police presence, it is easy to navigate around the park and see democracy in action.

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    Arlene M.

    Lafayette Square is a beautiful park that sits directly across the front of the White House. Since that part of Pennsylvania Ave is closed to traffic you can easily walk freely across the street and into the park. We got hit with a rainstorm so I was only able to get a few of the magnificent statues here. On the lower right hand corner of the park is the Marquis de Lafayette statue. On the lower left hand corn of the park is the Rochambeau statue which I learned was a code word used in the battle of Yorktown during the Revolutionary war. We also saw one of Andrew Jackson. The gardens are breathtaking with the flowers planted in the rectangular areas. The walkways are paved with red and black brick. Since it was raining it worked to our advantage because there weren't very many protesters outside the White House. It made for a better photo shoot. There are plenty of park benches, shady trees, and a descent size if you want to sit down and rest. I'm glad I had the opportunity to explore part of it.

    Justice B.

    Nice place to take pictures, lots of dead flys everywhere tho you can't even sit it's disgusting but most definitely will be back tho.

    Ann C.

    One of Washington DC's more iconic parks. A decent stretch of commons with grassy areas, benches, neat walking paths and statues lend a classic "nation's capitol" air to this park (and if you've seen Hamilton, feel free to play some of the musical's songs in tribute to Lafayette as the namesake for this park!) Directly across from the White House, and mere steps away from several other historical spots like the Decatur House (which houses the White House Gift Shop).

    Anthony R.

    Lafayette Square is a nice little area by the White House with walking paths, historic statues, etc. Definitely worth a few minutes to walk around and view.

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    Love the statues.. Adds character to the city. The fall colours are amazing. It's a nice photo break as it was on the way to the monuments.

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    DC Native Duke Ellington was incredible! He changed the music scene, and a lot more in his…read morelifetime. What an inspiring person, and his accomplishments and talent live on. Being on this bridge, can mean traffic delays. Then again a common issue in the nations capital. It's with the territory. Am glad this bridge is named after him. The beautiful green and Rock Creek Park are a good combination. This is close to Woodley and Cleveland Park. For those who know Adams Morgan, you certainly know this structure after nights partying. It's not large or architectural gold. Yet it's a pleasant looking bridge, and glad it is here for all to enjoy.

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    Lamont Park is right across the street from me, and hosts such great events as the Mt. Pleasant…read moreFarmers Market. This little triangular strip of concrete is the chosen venue for many amusing events and individuals. More notably, this is where I had the pleasure of viewing a very skinny man dressed in Spandex do his break dancing routine using a 1980s boom box as his sound system. It was on a random Tuesday night and even one of the locals who has probably been in the neighborhood for years shook his head and said "Only in Mt. Pleasant."

    There's always a crowd at this little triangle of concrete, squeezed between the confluence of 17th…read moreStreet and Mount Pleasant street...Today there were some men eating chicken on a park bench, joking around with a toothless sort of bum. I had ten minutes to kill before work, so I sat down with my cup of coffee for people watching. The toothless bum was cackling and shouting something incomprehensible, holding what I am pretty sure was a lit joint. The police just don't come around to parks like this...it seems they have ceded them as a sort of no-man's land, which means anything goes. A small crowd had gathered to watch the bum's antics..."Bom-baba-DOO!" he shouted at me with a laugh. On my way home from work there have lately been games of football catch in the park, which means it is still a somewhat wholesome community gathering place. That's what I like about Mount Pleasant. It is like one big family...and even where there is crime, there seems to be a strong respect for family values. 4 stars...this is a DC treasure, as far as the crowd goes--strange, boisterous, yet harmless folks...but since there is no grass, minus one star.

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