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    Old Stone House

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Julie S.

    Not a lot to look at inside, so it makes for a quick stop. The inside has a gift shop and then 1 small room to view the fireplace and a few banners and a table display. It's a happy accident that this place was saved since it was believed George Washington stayed here, turns out he didn't, but we still have this original building from before our country was founded. The gardens outside are lovely!

    Travis T.

    Although it's one of the oldest structures in Washington D.C, the inside was underwhelming since it's smaller than expected, the second floor is crowded for some reason, and it was crowded. On the bright side, it sold some cherry blossom-themed souvenirs such as playing cards, stickers, and even pens.

    Marlon T.

    What percentage of people see this house when they're strolling around Georgetown but pay it no mind? Probably 95%. So what's so special about this building and why should you visit? From Wikipedia: Built in 1765, The Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, D.C., United States. It's part of Rock Creek Parkway and a registered historic place meaning there'll be a park ranger dude tending the site. It has a small gift shop and little park in the backyard where you can escape city life for a second. The powerlines streaming across the top of the park kinda take away from the serenity though. Is it worth a visit? Sort of. If you're around while it's open, might as well drop in because it's free and could literally take you 5-10 to see and read everything it has to offer. Bottom line is that it's pretty much just some real old building!

    Vic C.

    Old Stone House is nestled in Georgetown, and briefly mentioned in all of the tour guide books that I looked through when visiting Georgetown, so I figured to give this place a visit. My husband, our little girl dog and I came on a Tuesday, early evening. This house is made of mostly all stone and is the oldest building in DC, kept in it's original structure. The Old Stone House was building in 1765. The Old Stone House was used as a home and a shop for Christopher Layman, a cabinetmaker, and his wife, Rachel. In the 1950's, this was used as a car dealership and then eventually became a museum in the 1960's. During that time, pre Revolutionary architecture and furniture was on display for visitors to view. Since October last year, through this December, the Old Stone House has been closed for restoration and upgrading. However I did not know that when I came. The door on the 1st floor was open and I went on in (curiosity killed the cat). The house has 3 floors (the 3rd floor was an add on from the original owners) and was rather barren. But after finding out much later that the museum has been closed, it makes sense why everything was taken out. As I walked up and down the stairs, across the floor boards, everything just creaked. Ceilings are rather low and it just got hotter as I went up higher (heat rises). It would have been nice to have a tour of this place by a docent and see furniture, but it was still nice to see the structure and layout of this home. I am impressed how well kept the walls and floors were on this visit. Once this reopens, hopefully you will stop by and take a visit (and take some photos of the inside) and learn some history about the occupants and previous owners of this historical building.

    John B.

    This is an odd landmark. Signage claims that it was once widely believed to be a former residence of George Washington, but in fact is not, meaning that it is essentially a historically insignificant building that was preserved by accident. Not that historical preservation is a bad thing. The inside includes three levels with a few basic exhibits on what a residence would have looked like a very long time ago. It isn't very big or exciting, and visitors expecting to be impressed likely won't be. Its main function is as a visitor center for other sights in Georgetown. Perhaps more notable is that the lot out back has been made into a garden (apparently it was a parking lot for a time). Given that Georgetown real estate is some of the most expensive in the country, a public green space in this locale is notable in and of itself. It's not huge, nor is it sheltered from the noise of traffic, but it's there.

    John B.

    The website for this historic site states that this humble old building "commemorates the daily lives of ordinary Americans who made this city, and this nation, unique". Other people know this House as a spot for public urination and other such illegal activities, right in the heart of Georgetown's bustling M street. There is a big, shady back yard, populated by Magnolia trees and rose bushes, and the rickety old fence that separates it from the sidewalk is never locked: go right in and make yourself at home. The last time I was here, my associate and I needed to kill some time before a class reunion on M street. We had our pockets stuffed with cans of Busch, and decided to visit this historic site in order to enjoy our beers in peace, before entering the hectic and expensive world that is Georgetown nightlife. There was a cement bench, a lush lawn, and a Bobcat presiding over a hole in the ground. A perfect place for your own little party...just remember to BYOB.

    Mary Kate E.

    This is the cute little Victorian garden that is beside the oldest known house in the metro DC. Though the garden is not of what would have been original to the house, it certainly is very well maintained and picturesque. For those aspiring photographers who want to get pictures of some flowers, here would be a great opportunity in addition to learning about the Old Stone House itself. Wonderful history with great photo ops. The gardens have a vast array of flowers. I really liked all the rose bushes and such. Keep in mind the garden is not massive, but just enough space to enjoy it and feel like you're in your own private getaway from the crowds of M Street. Worth seeing if you're in the Georgetown area.

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    This little house has the cutest garden. When I'm in Georgetown I always stop by and sit on one of the benches and relax for a few minutes!

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    Really cool place to visit and get the authentic feel if life in DC area in the 17th century. Free admission. Gift store on first level.

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    Executive Office of the President

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    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)

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    We were very fortunate to be on a visit to the nations capital when the spring garden tour was…read morehappening at the White House. This is a once a year event for only two days that is free to the public that allowed us to get an up close look at the White House Gardens /grounds and the outside of the White House to include a chance to see the presidential limousine "the beast". The grounds were absolutely beautiful and it was a real treat, possibly once in a lifetime, to be so close to the White House. NICE!!! As this trip was with our grandkids it gave us a great deal of satisfaction of being able to share such a memorable and lifelong memory with them. it is truly nice to see times like this when our government offers up such unique viewing opportunities to the general public.

    Came here with Steven and hate that it was fenced off. I had to edit this photo to remove the black…read morefence in the way of the White House view, haha! A lot of vendors here to sell trinkets and souvenirs that are not badly priced. If you are using Google Maps to navigate, it will take you to roads that do not exist or closed off, so do not expect that the navigation will take you directly to the front of the White House when you go. Surprised that the grass was not super duper green because I figured that there would be staff that made sure everything outside looked perfect to public eye. Couple of security guards sprinkled around the vicinity who do 100% ID card checks if you try to enter. I forgot the name of the art museum, but it is right by the White House, which I thought made for a beautiful stroll if you want to appreciate the downtown city more than the historical significance that the White House offers, but the cultural valuables that populate Washington DC, too! Thank you for the welcoming staff here who were so passionate about the artworks that it made you excited to learn all about them, too

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