Reservations required Background check mandatory…read moreUtilize the metro Amazing tour No cameras allowed No beverages allowed

Spent a few days at the Pentagon for work last week. Exciting to finally visit this well-known DoD…read morestronghold. It is just as big and just as impressive as I expected. I've heard it is a massive compound that has everything you could ever need inside and that is true. It took us 20-25 minutes to walk from the visitor entrance to the library/conference rooms we wee using for the week. There is a large gym, a jewelry store, a gift shop, uniform shop, a pharmacy and a huge food court with Panera, Subway, several sandwich, salad and coffee shops as well as some buffets. This is a well-oiled machine and is HUGE. Staff and security were very thorough and friendly. You can come for public tours (scheduled in advance) and also visit the memorial to 9-11. There is a metro stop that easily brings you here for about $2 and it is only a minute ride to the Pentagon City stop with a huge mall and tons of restaurants for lunch or after work.

A creative and worthwile memorial. Yeah, its just benches, but the design is creative and thought…read moreout. Factoring in age and aircraft passenger and pentagon employee the benches are placed a certain way. Is it worth a special trip? Probably not, but its something that is worth being on your to do list. As a side note, make sure to only take pictures from inside the memorial. They will confiscate your phone if you take pictures outside of it. Even though there are probably hundreds of cats going by every day with dash cams and you can literally go on Google maps and see pictures that would be nearly identical to what you would be taking in nearly the same spots, they don't play around with that. So make sure to keep your camera away until you're in the memorial.

The Memorial is free at the Pentagon, which is just around the corner form the metro entrance/exit…read more You can see the name's of the victims at the memorial. Lots of tours are given here so you may run into groups. Would recommend stopping by if you weren't able to book a Pentagon tour in advance.

I'm an executive branch alum, so I give the EEOB five out of five bald eagles. Sure, the United…read moreStates Capitol houses TWO chambers, and the Supreme Court Building allegedly has a basketball court at the top. But can you bowl a perfect game at the legislature or the judiciary? NOPE. President Truman was a visionary for having this bowling alley installed. Truly ahead of his time, making sure pins could fall while democracy stands strong. Absolutely worth getting a job in the executive branch to sign up for a chance to bowl here. Oh, and there's other stuff in the building too, but bowling in the basement is what really drives good government.

I love visiting this building more than the White House. It has such a history and great people…read morewatching. Try to contact your Congress person to get a tour.

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)

Beautiful memorial located inside of Arlington Cemetery and wish we could've had enough time to get…read morecloser, but we were on a speedy trip on the tour trolley to see as much as possible for a brief visit in the area. We were also fortunate to see this memorial as our plane departed from DCA at 5 PM and it was thrilling to see it from this vantage point. Love the depiction and homage to the planes in flight and missing man formation.

When my friend and I visited this memorial, we were actually the only ones there. Sadly, I think a…read morelot of people are missing out on this place just because it is located in Arlington instead of Washington DC. On the side, you will see some walls with inscriptions of Air Force veterans who have received the Medal the Honor. But of course, what really stands out are the three metal spires that are each over 200 feet tall. Their shape was actually meant to represent three Thunderbird jets that have separated outwards in a bomb burst maneuver. We were very glad we came to see these beautiful structures in person.

Can believe I haven't done a review before. First of all I love dc and could look at all these…read morethings over and over again. The memorials are diverse works of art and this temple is no exception The fours score and seven steps that lead to the "Lincoln moment" is one of the truly sacred places in our country. Every American should visit and read two of the three most important American speeches (along with dr kings which was delivered from this spot) Truly beautiful breathtaking architecture Be grateful america!

The Lincoln Memorial honors Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, who was…read moremartyred for his contribution in leading the U.S. through the Civil War and eventual freeing of approximately 4 million enslaved Africans and their American descendants after the Emancipation Proclamation. The Lincoln Memorial, at the moment, is the furthest memorial west of The National Mall (with the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial, currently under construction, being adjacent to and slightly further back along Constitution Avenue. The memorial is a little over 100 years old, but you couldn't tell considering its relatively pristine condition due to use of marble and granite in its construction. The stairs of the Lincoln Memorial is the platform of the iconic MLK "I Have A Dream" speech. Normally you can find visitors and tourists sitting on the stairs of the memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is a feature itinerary stop for tour groups, many of which normally a minimum of 25 people. The memorial is in the final stages of completing its $69 million project of a museum and exhibit underground, giving more of a story and construction history of the memorial. The best time to visit the memorial is at sunset and night when it is illuminated and the top of the stairs presents a photo op for the Reflecting Pool, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol in the backdrop.

We were fortunate to arrive at the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at noontime in order to…read morebe able to witness the changing of the Honor Guard at the top of the hour. Changing of the guard occurs on the half-hour during the summer months and every hour during the winter. Fantastic ceremony and grateful to witness such dedication to duty, service, and honor. Precision is impressive when viewing the Honor Guard fulfilling their mission.

This was one of the tram tour stops in Arlington Cemetery and the only one we got off at & explored…read morein depth. Very impressive memorial site. The massive and spacious amphitheater building beside it had pathways to lead and give you a sense of arrival when you approached the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier behind it. There is a water fountain and signs signaling you to keep silent around the amphitheater and the tomb. The ambience of somber silence and respect around the amphitheater & Tomb was surreal and spectacular. We spent the longest time here in this Arlington Cemetery site. There is a museum inside the amphitheater - facing the tomb - with exhibits displaying the history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I saw the changing of the guard at the tomb before going to explore the museum. It was around 4 PM and raining heavily when we departed. Overall, it was the most memorable moment we ever had in a National Park.

i knew this would await me at the end of 26.2 miles, 42 kilometres, but to see it in person, up…read moreclose, is something else. it is every bit majestic and grand as the race organisers touted it to be. and i definitely felt a sense of accomplishment and pride as i ran up that hill to this icon. having just finished the marine corps marathon a few weeks back, i remember the emotions of running up the hill, the last 400m to the big finish arch, which was placed right in front of this statue. personally, i don't really like hills, esp at the very end of a race, but this was worth running up to...something to really shoot for, and keep my eyes on the prize, at the very end of a long journey! this year, especially, on the 250th anniversary of the marine corps, and 50th anniversary of the marine corps marathon, it was so special to end the race here and take a moment to admire the statue and think/reflect/honor all those who have and are currently serving our country. even if you're not running the marine corps marathon, this is worth stopping by to visit, pause and reflect. you can take the metro-blue line to arlington cemetery station. and it's free to visit! semper fi!

A simply beautiful memorial, even at night. Everybody has seen the image/statue at some point but…read moreseeing it in person is a whole other experience.

Library of Congress -- A Living Monument to History…read more Few buildings in Washington, D.C. carry the weight of history as effortlessly as the Library of Congress. It is not merely a repository of books, but a living archive of the American story--one that reveals itself the moment you step inside. For visitors to the nation's capital, this is not optional--it is essential. The current exhibition, The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution, is particularly compelling. Through the intertwined narratives of George Washington and King George III, the exhibit captures a world on the brink--an undeclared nation edging toward war, a fragile cause facing overwhelming odds, and ultimately, the improbable path to independence. What makes this exhibition stand out is not just its historical scope, but its perspective. It does not present history as a foregone conclusion, but as a series of uncertain, high-stakes decisions made in real time. That tension--between inevitability and risk--is where the story comes alive. Accessible, visually engaging, and intellectually rewarding, this is an experience that resonates across generations. If you find yourself in Washington, make the time. Some places inform you. This one reminds you why the story matters.

I have only visited the Library of Congress at a personal level a couple of times. Other visits…read morewere due to events/meetings there. If you are visiting D.C., I cannot stress the importance of a stop here. To this day, it remains the largest library in the world. Pretty impressive. It's also the oldest federal cultural institution. Periodicals, books, etc. available in over 470 languages. More than 178 million pieces of articles from manuscripts, recordings, photos, printed materials, to books and so on. Library acts as a source of research for Members of Congress and handles copyright laws. This building and all its components are an important part of our nation's history.

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.