A great vacation in the DC area. Seeing all the monuments, mysuems and sights was such an enjoyable experience. Even with the protests/riots putting a damper on things it still was an enjoyable experience. Another bucket list item checked off. read more

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DC is a really nice spot to visit because pretty much everything is absolutely FREE!! I hadn't realized everything was free otherwise I would have visited WAY sooner! I'm thinking I'm going to pay $40 a pop for the museums but it's all free. Woohoo! I definitely should have visited in the fall when it was cooler because I walked over 8 miles and it was like death with the heat but some public spots had places to refill my water bottle for free. I love free and there is a lot of free shit out in DC. read more

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I love the city but don't love the traffic and how they swindle drivers. I refuse to drive in the city. The speed cams they will get you! Some of the cams are hidden. The speed limits esp on 295/395 are tricky. One minute it's 55 then all the sudden the decrease it to 35. If your pay the ticket late it doubles in a short period of time. Even if you write a letter for a reduction or a dismissal with good cause, they'll deny it. Some stop signs have cameras and if you dont stop before the line , you get a ticket. The streets are terrible... pot holes, debris. Too many juveniles run loose in the city and the mayor is soft on crime.. avoid the night life here... Ok... now for the good stuff. Plenty of free stuff to do here my favorites: Hiroshum Air and Space Washington Convention Center Tidal Basin Haines Point Gravelly PointMaryland. Monument National Arboretum Etc.... read more

Plan on getting a ticket with all hidden cameras. And 10 miles over will be a $100 at least. I just kept up with traffic to go to the zoo that had maybe 3 animals. Never again read more

Amazing city! Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It's defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings - including the iconic ones that house the federal government's 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center. Oh and we can't forget the Library of Congress as well. It's the worlds largest library with more than 167 million cataloged items. Wild fact. It would be a long list if I started listing all the wonderful museums or historical places you could visit here. So definitely take some time and look places up so you can explore. There is so much to do as a single person, family, children, elders and even for pets. There are several foodie spots for the folks that love all different type of foods. The one unfortunate thing I am starting to realize is the way they are starting to take all the small parks that did exist and build in its place. There have been several at this point. Hopefully they will slow down but more than likely it won't end unfortunately. All in all, definitely a place to take some time and enjoy!! It's well worth it. read more

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Have visited multiple times. If you're from out of town, you're best bet is to stay near the Smithsonian/Federal areas. The museums are a gift in every way. I recommend especially the Botanical Gardens, Zoo, American History Museum, and the Holocaust Museum. These are all places to learn. There are lots of interactive activities, and also the food trucks in the area are fun. As for the Washington Monument it is impressive, but the window view is limited. DC doesn't allow without ridiculous interference, for it's law abiding moms and dads to have concealed carry "privileges." Visitors aren't allowed to carry. As much as I love DC's finest, want to be potentially in a bad situation for 5 minutes? DC has a violent crime problem, mostly because of this, but also prosecutors who put violent felons in for a couple years to release and repeat. One thing is for sure, don't wear a Canada Goose jacket or walk a French bulldog. The Capitals and Wizards are leaving for good reason. As for the metro it works, but NYC and other jurisdictions are more efficient and cost effective. It can be a pretty city, but right now take precautions. If you do get the chance my favorite place to eat is Ben's Chili Bowl. read more

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Every Historic City in the United States earned it's Heritage during a particular Period in American History. The Period that Washington DC (then referred to as 'Washington City') begins with is it's establishment as America's "Capital City", in which our newly formed nation's officials, elected to the seats of power would sit (Executive [the President], Judicial [the Supreme Court], and Legislative [the Congress & Senate]). Washington City's first (of many) major construction projects (all built on a swamp) was the White House. It was built by freed slaves, during the presidency of the second person to hold that office, John Adams (a personal favorite of mine). Soon after that, Washington City was invaded by Great Britain when the British decided to try to retake the American Colonies, thus starting the War of 1812. And one of their first attacks was to overrun Washington DC, burning down the barely finished White House almost to the ground. But America was already too powerful for any European power to conquer, and so we eventually won, with a young General, Andrew Jackson, defeating 2000 British forces with 80 American sharpshooters at the Battle of New Orleans. After this NO EUROPEAN NATION Ever Attempted to Invade America Again. Soon after this Victory, the White House was then rebuilt and Washington City continued to be constructed as America's Democratic Answer to the great and arrogant capital cities of the Old European World. Only our Capital would be the City of America's Elected Government, and NOT The City of the King. Washington DC reached it's most significant apex with the construction of the Capital Dome (during the Lincoln Administration), a dome under which the US Congress was set to meet, in order to discuss, decide, and vote on the great matters that involved our nation. And because the States at that time all had their own governments (headed by a Governor, essentially the president of that state) and the states had their own constitutions (making them like smaller semi-independent nations onto themselves), Washington City became it's own district, the "District of Columbia". The "District of Columbia (DC)" was independent of any state without being a state itself, thus being non-partisan and unaligned with any governor or any other state's constitution. The only constitution that Washington City was bound to was the Federal Constitution: The US Constitution. During this time of the final construction of the city of Washington DC, at the very beginning of Lincoln taking office, the American Civil War began (The War Between The States). It was a bloody, confused, and Terrible period for the Union and the Confederacy, both Children of America, and Washington DC was at the center of it all. Focus remained on Washington DC up until the End of the American Civil War & the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, making Washington DC essentially a Civil War City frozen in it's heritage. After this, the nation's focus began to shift to places like New York, Chicago, Texas, and California, all centers of finance and opportunity. Other eyes focused on Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, Oklahoma, and Oregon for expansion, land, and empire-building. Then Immigrants came pouring in, to fill America's many jobs & to enhance their own chances for success. America, once unimaginably vast, grew smaller, as trains replaced stage coaches, Cattle replaced Buffalo, and ambitious expansion replaced Native inhabitants. Soon all of America was conquered, at the expense of who was considered "Primitive Peoples". Yet during all of this growth and change, Washington DC has stoically remained both America's Seat of Government, and America's Greatest City-Symbol of our tragic Civil War, and of the many people who lost their lives during it, such as Lincoln. Washington DC is a Great City because of it's many Museums, it's Buildings & Monuments, it's numerous Embassies & World-Class Ethnic Restaurants (all offering an abundance of International Cultures & Cuisines, which often use Fresh Seafood from the Chesapeake [clams, oysters, crabs, etc.] and from the nearby Atlantic Ocean [lobsters, halibut, sea-bass, etc.]), and lastly because of Washington DC's Close Proximity to so many other Historic Locations in the Eastern United States (Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia, Charleston, etc.). But Washington DC is also one of America's Worst Cities, because of it's Corruption, it's Squalor, it's Crime, it's Disparity between Rich & Poor, it's being Trapped in Time, and it's many Homeless & Hopeless Inhabitants. Washington DC is "The American City" most closely associated with our Civil War, all combined make it both Majestic & Tragic, both International & Stuck-IN-Place, both Modern & Outdated, both Caring & Disinterested, both Rich & Poor. read more

Traffic tickets by mail. Seems they target out of state cars by threat of booting, doubling fine if not paid within 30 days of the mailing date of the ticket. The mailing date was already (10) passed when received. Out of State cars (tourists or people doing business in DC beware, they are targeting you because you will not contest due to costs. Scam? Avoid Washington DC with your own car. read more

I have now been to Washington DC twice -- the first time was in 2016 with my sister and mother when we went to DC/NY/Philadelphia for a couple of weeks (see my "East Coast 2016" collection), and my second trip was in May with my husband, the first city on our nearly three week trip ("East Coast 2022" collection). During my first visit in 2016, we stayed with a friend in Rockville, MD, so we had to take a cab to the metro, and then hop on the red line to get to DC, which was a pain. But this time, my husband and I stayed right in DC, so it was very quick and easy to get around. What I love about DC are all the awesome museums, and they are FREE! I don't know what living in DC is like, but as a tourist, DC is AWESOME! Unfortunately, there is never enough time to see even a fraction of all the cool museums and attractions, and after my 2016 trip, I was eager to go back. (My husband and I had planned to go in 2020, but you know...) In 2016, the museums and attractions I saw (according to my Yelp reviews) were: -The Capitol -The Botanic Garden -The Sculpture Garden -Arlington National Cemetery -The Zoo -The National Portrait Gallery -Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum -National Museum of the American Indian -Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History -National Museum of Health and Medicine -Various monuments For my 2022 visit, which was six full days, I was most looking forward to re-visiting the botanic and sculpture gardens, as well as seeing the National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture (which was not yet open during my first visit), the Planet Word Museum (I am a word nerd), and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I was able to visit all those as well as (per my Yelp check-ins): -Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History -The National Gallery of Art -The Zoo -Various monuments* We also walked around the city, exploring (we came across several cool little parks), and we met up with a friend for dinner at Beteseb, an Ethiopian restaurant in Silver Spring. *The various monuments we saw were: -The Washington Monument -The Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool -The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial -The National WWI Memorial -The World War 2 Memorial -The Korean War Veterans Memorial -The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial It was a fantastic trip, and I definitely could have stayed another week! [Yelp collections: East Coast 2016; East Coast 2022; Washington, DC 2022; Cities] read more

WASHINGTON, DC is a fantastic place to visit, especially if you love history & museums. On our first visit in 2014 we stayed three days and covered a large portion of the museums, memorials, and monuments along the National Mall. I closed my last review with plans to be at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2016, but I didn't actually achieve that goal until our second visit to DC in the Fall of 2021. NMAAHC is currently my absolute favorite museum in Washington DC or anywhere else for that matter. It is so well done and packed with amazing exhibits. My favorite section is the top floor, which is dedicated to entertainers. Our 3rd visit to DC occurred in June of 2022. The Air & Space Museum was high on my priority list, but sadly they are closed for renovations and will not be reopening until later this year. No exact dates are currently available, their website simply says FALL of 2022 with the East Wing scheduled to reopen in 2025. So for this trip we visited Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, the International Spy Museum, Arlington National Cemetery and revisited the National Museum of Natural History. ISP is absolutely fantastic, but it is not FREE and will honestly leave some people with a self-diagnosis of mild to severe paranoia... depending on your personal level of anxiety. Get ready for what feels like top secret information you thought you wanted to know until you do... LOL! [ GET TO STEPPIN' ] ~ TIP #1: Bring comfortable shoes If getting Fitbit steps is your thing then Washington, DC is your Mecca, so a pilgrimage here would place you in pedometer heaven. You can achieve some serious mileage walking from museum to museum and even more mileage INSIDE the museums. The distance one way from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the rear steps of the Capitol is approx. 2.2 miles. Add a detour to the front gate of the White House and you're closing in on 3 miles before stepping foot inside any building. We've historically averaged about 7.5 miles a day each time we've visited DC counting the round-trip walk from our hotel to different places of interest & eateries. [ FOOD ] ~ TIP #2: PARENTS, pack snacks, sandwiches and lots of drinks! Most of our visits left us only mildly satisfied with the more expensive restaurants, so we generally opt for the food trucks scattered all over town. However, on this latest visit we tried two restaurants for a nice sit down meal: BUSBOYS & POETS on K-Street and UNCONVENTIONAL DINER on 9th. Both had hit-or-miss items, but we LOVED the $9 MOROCCAN TAQUITOS appetizer @ UD and the $26 SHRIMP & GRITS @ BB&P. We've also really enjoyed the hoagie sandwiches @ Mother Rucker's on previous visits as well as the pizza @ &pizza and the original half-smoke @ Ben's Chili Bowl. I hope to find a great restaurant in China Town next visit, so if you read this review and have an awesome recommendation... please message me. [ FAVORITE PLACES TO GO ] ~ Tip #3: So much to see & so little time, so divide the Mall in half and conquer it in sections if staying multiple days. Here are all the places/museums we've visited so far in Washington, DC in order of our most to least favorite (which I determine by how often I'd be willing to go back). Please note that even our least favorite in DC still tops many museums elsewhere. 1) Museum of African American History & Culture 2) International Spy Museum Holocaust Museum 3) Museum of Natural History 4) National Zoo 5) Ford Theater 6) U.S. Botanical Gardens 7) Hirshhorn Museum 8) Lincoln Memorial & Reflection Pond 9) Arlington National Cemetery 10) Museum of the American Indian + most all the memorials directly on the Mall NEXT UP TO VISIT * Air & Space Museum * National Gallery of Art * African American Civil War Museum * George Washington's Mount Vernon * Theodore Roosevelt Island * Tidal Basin [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Washington DC so far has provided lots of value in both world-class museums and cardio fitness. Definitely a fun town for families or anyone wanting to explore all there is to see and do in our Nation's Capital. Best to research preplan where you want to eat prior to your visit, unless you're like us and don't mind exploring the large variety of food trucks. ENJOY! 2022 / 109 read more

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Washington DC is not it. Want to be in 24hr traffic. Want your car towed, ticketed or hit. No parking. Trash everywhere. Construction everywhere. Can't drive anywhere. Traffic everywhere you go. People are not nice here. Yeah it's historic but everything else ruins it. read more

We enjoyed about two days in Washington DC and it was wonderful. We stayed at the Hilton near the National Mall and the Wharf where there are many restaurants. We did the Big Bus hop on hop off bus all day and night $62.10 from the Hilton and it was a great way to see all the sights. We were able to see three Smithsonian museums which are all free and spectacular. There are 17 Smithsonian museums. read more

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Washington DC [WDC]. (3.5 stars). This review is MY POV after living in the district for a year. I moved here from Hawaii in August of 2020 and I have learned a lot about WDC since becoming a resident. Yes, there are tons of free museums and monuments and other historical reasons for visiting WDC. But I'm talking about the "other district". A few things I have learned in the time I've lived here: DYK: DC has at LEAST 5 different police departments? I stopped counting after 5... 1) DMV = DC/MD/VA... Not Dept of Motor Vehicles. For most situations. 2) WDC is commonly referred to as "The District". 3) Squirrels are EVERYWHERE!! 4) There is a UNITED STATES DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION in Southeast DC. 4) When you are on the escalator at any metro station, stay to the right unless you're passing someone! (Left is for faster more agile people than me)!! 5) Cherry Blossom season is beautiful but it only lasts for a few weeks at most! 6) Winters here are not that bad coming from New England where there are blustery winds and snow storms constantly! Last winter there was maybe a few inches of snow... 7) DC recently passed a law that basically states "Jay-walking" is not illegal unless you are doing something else at the same time... go figure. Hence the reason why cars and people don't obey any signs! Speeding is rampant so be careful!!! Lots of speed traps and cameras and tickets are usually mailed to you or you can check the DC DMV (Dept of Motor Vehicle) website. 8) DC also recently passed a law that legalizes marijuana. Sorry I'm just not a fan of the smell and I'm certain the law didn't mean you could blow smoke on the street at every passerby!! Grunt!!! 9) Chinatown in DC is really not the place to go for Chinese food. Nice history and architecture but NoVA (North Virginia) is better. 10) AdMo = Adams Morgan. Hip place to get food. 11) NoMA = North of Massachusetts Ave. Google it. It has ties to MLK Jr. 12) Everyone it seems puts their hazard lights on and blocks roads constantly and thinks it's ok because they have their flashers on... 13) WALKING in DC is actually quite nice and there are a lot of small businesses with cute trinkets!! 14) The Wharf in SW DC is the freshest place to get seafood. They even sell them "cooked"!! 15) Rush Hour is from 1600-1800ish. Don't park on main roads even if there are meters because you WILL get a ticket for $100+ and if you don't come back in time... your car WILL get towed!! 16) DC is sadly becoming a war zone with homicides and gun violence happening almost hourly it seems?! I believe the local news has stated that DC is in the top 5 in the country as far as homicides are concerned?! Yikes. 17) Navy Yard is an AREA in SE DC. The Washington Navy Yard (WNYD) is located IN the Navy Yard area. 18) SE and NW DC are seemingly the "luxury" areas of DC. I don't agree but many tell me that. 19) The names George, Washington and Mason are utilized in many businesses and colleges because they all center around George Washington and the fact that he was Mason. (e.g. George Mason University, Washington DC, Georgetown, etc). 20) There is a little known Titanic Memorial in the SW Waterfront district. Hint: Yelp It!! :) Aside from all my "learning moments" in the year I've been here, DC is still a decent place to live. One just has to be very cautious when driving and walking!! I'm sure I'll learn more as the days pass but this is a pretty good list so far. read more

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Our Nation's Capital is a unique place to visit. Of course, the most important decisions regarding the livelihood of Americans are made right here. It is the home of our current President, Senators, Congressman, local politicians, and of course wonderful members of the public. D.C. is most importantly, a city full of history! However, there's much more to D.C. than politics! Like any major city, heavy traffic is a major issue. Luckily, ride share services and taxi cabs can ease your frustrations. The local metro bus and train system is a great alternative to help you get around. The metro system is relatively easy to figure out and if necessary, there's always a helpful individual to answer any of your questions. There is a lot see and do while in D.C. Museum entry is free but make sure that you research the museum that you'd like to explore prior to your arrival. There are a couple of museums like the United States Holocaust and Memorial Museum and The National Museum of African American History and Culture that require a reservation prior to your arrival. Each museum is unique in itself, offering a wealth of knowledge. Several monuments and memorials honor Americans who had an important role in American History. Presidents, Martin Luther King Jr, and veterans have been recognized for their bravery and sacrifices that they made to help our country move forward in a positive direction. Engraved at each monument/memorial is historical information, documenting the contributions of each individual. Besides all of the historical tours that you can take, there's also much more to do! After all, people live in this amazing city and I can see why it attracts visitors from around the world. Several unique eateries are located throughout smaller neighborhoods within Washington. Parks, shops, bars/clubs, and establishments that are truly one of a kind are what peaks the interests of curious individuals. Of course, D.C. is not perfect. You need to know which parts to avoid if you're unfamiliar with the area. The central location that tourists flock to is a bit safer because of the increased level of national security. I love visiting D.C. because it is a place that is near and dear to my childhood. We took many trips to Washington when I was a child because my family is from Virginia. It's unlike any other busy city and your experiences will be different from the others. A visit to D.C. is something that people really seem to appreciate. It is ideal for family vacations, school field trips, hipsters who are in search of something fun and exciting, and those who just want to relax and take in the local sights! read more

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I love that every city that I have traveled to within the US has its own Yelp webpage; pretty dope! Well, I've been living my dream of 50 states before 30 and Washington, DC seems to be state #37 for me. I decided to travel to Washington during the time I was visiting Pennsylvania. Washington was a short Amtrak ride from Philadelphia so what the heck, I went for it! Washington has so much to see and although I had only 2 days to do everything, I have to honestly say that in order to absorb all that Washington has to offer, one must visit this state for a good week to be able to do all the fabulous popular landmarks that this state has to offer. Below is a list of the things I was able to do, see, and eat--with a lot to still explore. Hotel recommendations: I would absolutely recommend the Hilton Garden Inn as it's located on 14th Street and is downtown to EVERYTHING! I was able to walk to most of my landmarks and get a real feel of the Washington hustle and bustle! Things to Do: -National Building Museum -United State Capitol Building -United States Botanical Garden -National Mall -Visit the White House -Visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture- Same-day timed entry passes are available online beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET daily until they run out. You may obtain up to four (4) same-day passes per order. Same-day passes are not available via phone. Things to see during sunset: Washington Monument 12 min walk from the national mall The WWII Memorial 8 min walk from Washington Monument (Take a picture of the fountain) Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial See the Reflecting Pool: Washington Monument view during sunset The Lincoln Memorial: Take a picture in from of the Lincoln Memorial. It's worth it to walk up all the stairs. Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 2 min walk from Lincoln Memorial Places to Eat: Old Ebbitt Grill- Yes, it's a little touristy and a little pricey, but it feels like a place you'd lunch at if you worked in the White House... maybe that's because it's only steps away! Things to do during the evenings: Recommendations include Barcelona if you're in the mood for a wine bar. Open 12PM-12AM -Teddy and the Bully Bar for drinks or food. Open 10AM-9: 30 PM (Sunday Happy hour 3PM-7PM) -Masa 14 for yummy dinner and cocktails! 10AM-2PM (weekend happy hour 4PM-7PM) && the Dacha Beer Garden for a fun atmosphere! I had a phenomenal time in Washington and look forward to coming back to soak up more of what the state has to offer! Enjoy! read more

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I absolutely love visiting Washington, DC. There is an incredible amount of history that continues to be made each and every day. I like to visit on Thanksgiving because the museums and Big Bus still operate and you're not fighting any crowds the day of. However, if you visit DC that Friday, be prepared for a ton of people. If you get the opportunity to be away from the tourists, you can get amazing photos of the memorials. -My favorite sight in DC is the Korean War Veterans Memorial, it's a must see! -I also love riding the Big Bus around because DC is fairly large and you can spend a lot of time walking to every sight. -Most of the museums are free so take that opportunity to see the Air and Space Museum! -Visit the Ford's Theater and go across the street to see where Lincoln died -The White House is a bit disappointing in size. However, contact your congress three months in advanced to get a tour of the White House and the State Capitol. -Do sit down and reflect on the history that was made here in DC. It's incredible thinking that George Washington was once here. How cool is it to think that every president except for Washington lived in the White House?? -Explore the city both day and night, trust me on this! -find a hotel with parking. It will be expensive but DC doesn't have a ton of parking and you have a minimum of 3 hours to pay for if you do end up driving throughout DC. Enjoy your visit! read more

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This should be one of the first city everyone has on their list to visit in the US and the world. So much to see ( museums, memorials, statues, and buildings) and experience. An absolute fantastic city! read more

DC Yelp page? Haha, it is what it is. 5 stats to the city that like no other. Might not have the sun of California, the bridges of New York or the beaches of, well, any beaches lol. But it is the city where I grew, and the city I lived in most of my life. Yes, traffic, many roads and streets that could use some serious make over. But also some of the best parks museums and restaurants. I once talked to a tourist who visited DC for the first time. He told me that he just spent one month in the US, and of he knew how beautiful Washington DC is, he would give up few places just to have few more days here. So all the locals, be happy this is where we live! Cheers. LOVE it. read more

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So yes, you might have heard we have the federal government here. Don't blame that shit on us. We don't even have a representative in Congress. The rest of you people who live in states inflict this mess on us. But despite its many flaws, it's still America. Even if you're not American it's pretty important. And visiting all the branches of the American government is an a life experience. The Capitol is that building with the pointy top where Congress meets, the capital is the whole city, get it straight. Don't you dare confuse us with the capital of Starbucks. "Fake Washington", that's what we call it. And yes, we have the monuments and memorials to our American history, which is well worth memorializing. There's nothing like directing a veteran to the memorial for his service and his fallen comrades. And we have the best selection of free museums in existence. And embassies to pretty much every country in the world. And the headquarters to many of the big nonprofits and professional organizations. Lots of think tanks. Downtown is great, for sure. But you know what else we have? Everything. You can't really understand DC until you've walked it from end to end, because every block is something different. Every neighborhood has its own history. We're something like 30% park land, and we've got two rivers plus Rock Creek. We get all four seasons. There are beautiful historic residences and fancy modern businesses. Cultural diversity of all sorts. The restaurant scene is better than whatever city you're comparing it to. You'll meet the country's upper crust, the intelligentsia, the world travelers, the immigrants putting down roots, the hippies, the yuppies, and the salt of the earth folks all in a day. And we're small enough and safe enough that you actually can walk most places. Bring good shoes. And there is always some free event going on or something to do; you cannot in good faith be bored in DC. We're right on the border of the North and the South, and close to all sorts of things. Have you been to Great Falls? Harper's Ferry? Wolf Trap? Annapolis? Williamsburg? Catoctin? Monticello? The Chesapeake Bay? Jamestown? The Delaware Bay? You can, in a day, from here. We've also got three airports and lots of trains. Come visit! Sure, we have our urban ills like any city. The traffic is horrendous, the transit not good enough. We've got AIDS and shootings and people who don't have homes. Healthcare is a problem, everything's too expensive, and battles over how to run our city never end. Our sports teams choke so bad, I can only assume the CIA has standing orders to garrote them every time a playoff victory is in sight. Did I mention traffic was a problem? At least we don't have earthquakes (except for that one time). But while New York has the business, SF has the tech, San Diego has the beaches, New Orleans has the culture, LA thinks it has culture, Chicago has those deep dish pizzas, Houston has spaceships, Boston is kind of pretty in parts, Cincinnati has a nice riverfront, Baltimore has The Wire, Atlanta...controls diseases I guess, and Philadelphia...exists, all roads lead to DC. Rome had its day. Where would I rather be than in the District? Nowhere, that's where. read more

Cesspool on the Patomic! Drain the swamp! Washington, DC is such a fun town. There's so much history here, and I love all the cool buildings, museums, and monuments. It's really cool how the town was laid out by some French urban designer who put the Washington Mall running down the center of the town, with all the most important buildings laid out along it. Traffic can be difficult here. It seems that the civic planner didn't plan for this many cars. Fortunately, DC has a great public transit system with a network of subway lines and bus stops across the metropolitan area. I always like to look out for foreign embassies here! It's sorta a bummer for DC that they don't get to be represented in the government equally, like the other states. That doesn't seem fair to the residents of our nation's capitol. read more

Does Washington, DC's yelp page have a business owner who will complain about my 3 star rating? I wonder. Many of the reviews on here are high, whoa! Washington D.C. has its good and its bad just like any other place and so I say it deserves a 3 star. There are a lot of things to do here for both locals and tourists. But with the influx of transplants and the diminishing of native Washingtonians, the D.C. seen today is nothing like it used to be a decade or two or three ago. Although, it'll always be the Nation's Capital... so as economy continues to progress, D.C. remains pretty high up there with competitive salary, expensive housing, income inequality, etc. Anyway! Being in District gets you talking like that... I'm happy the food scene has improved! This was not a foodie place to venture before. I'm not saying there weren't any good options before. I'm just saying there's more now :) read more

Reviewing the City of Washington DC is similar to reviewing a greatest hits album. Washington DC is the album and the reviews are the hits. Many of the places I reviewed would be the equivalent of multi platinum number 1 hits from the White House to the Washington Monument. I was fortunate to have spent a week in Washington DC with my family this summer and a few days with my sixth grade class back in 1984. Washington DC never failed to amaze me. There is so much about the Nation's Capital that is amazing. They say that knowledge is power. If you spend a few days in Washington DC, you will have superpowers with the abundance of world renowned museums. They include the 19 Smithsonian museums featuring the Museum of American History with the National Air & Space Museum. I could spend several weeks and not see all that the museums offer. Washington DC is a city where a National Mall sells experiences at zero cost instead of physical goods for profit. It is an outdoor green corridor bordered by the Smithsonian museums and interspersed with monuments and memorials. The anchors of the National Mall are Lincoln Monument to the west and the U.S.Capitol Building to the east. The Nation's Capital is a city with plenty of country. I enjoyed the open spaces of Washington DC. Whether it was a walk along the Tidal Basin or along a bucolic path through the wooded Rock Creek Park, I was never to far from the soundtrack of nature. Washington DC is the home of mesmerizing buildings where the day to day activities of the United States Government take place. Just hanging out by the White House, the US Capitol Building, and US Treasury Building was a mesmerizing experience. The collection of reviews that I have written are documentation that Washington DC is an exemplary capital city. There is only one Capital of the United States of America and I proudly pay tribute to it with a five star rating. read more

Love our nations capital. As with any city there is good and bad but at least with DC there are some great museums that are all free. Plenty of monuments to visit and walk around. Tremendous amount of history to see inside and outside of buildings. Just take the day and walk around the mall from Lincoln Memorial to the capital and the White House in between. read more

What better way to commemorate a 1776th review than to talk about our own nation's capital? Fun fact: Although our Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, Washington DC was not founded as our nation's capital until 1791. I've been to DC twice. Once as a teen and a second time a few years ago. Both times were enjoyable in different ways. As a teen I went as a part of a historical tour planned by my awesome American History teacher. It was such an exhilarating experience and made me more appreciative of our history, culture, and country. Fast forward to the present day, and I am still enjoying the architecture, culture, and the breadth of history that encompasses such an important city. During my stay here I loved going to the museums, many of them free to the public. The food was top notch. From restaurants owned by Jose Andres and David Chang to simple hole in the walls serving up hearty portions of comfort food I didn't have a single bad meal here. Some of my favorite dishes while I stayed here were from a small Thai restaurant serving up blistering Thai hot dishes and delectable knom krok. While we stayed here we did not rent any cars and had an easy time walking to where we needed and taking the public transit. Finally, no trip to our nation's capital is complete without at least walking by the White House. Whether the person currently residing in it is someone you despise or admire, the White House is the one architectural constant throughout the years. It's every bit as beautiful as it looks in photos and on TV! read more

I loved Washington DC because out of all the majors city's I've been to DC was the cleanest. However, that is no longer the case there are RATs everywhere. Not a single cat in sight. In my 4 day Vacation I saw between 3-5 rats per day and I was staying on embassy row. If you are afraid of rats don't come here. read more

Amazing to be in a place full of history and power. Beautiful art and statues. Love every single building and park. Had a hot dog by a park and enjoyed people watching. Rented a bike and strolled thru the city. It was wonderful to be reading the Declaration of Independence and it was so much fun! read more

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Washington is amazing! I'm going so many places I can't keep up with the reviews. Feel free to add me on Facebook. I'm keeping up better on there. Lisa Milliken (National Park Junkie) read more

Doing the tourist thing in our nation's capitol. We took a day recently while visiting relatives close by to hit DC and check out many famous spots dedicated to our country's history. Seemed not as crowded when it's on a Sunday in winter even though there were plenty of tourists around. Got to see so many great buildings, statues, and structures dedicated to the famous people who helped shape our country, fought and died for it, and whom we are forever in their debt. Still, you really need more than a few days to take it all in and visit all the sights. There is so much walking involved so wear comfy shoes. Museums are a must. Tours can be booked ahead of time. Some good eats in town too. Washington Monument, WW2 Memorial, Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Vietnam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, The White House, Jefferson Memorial, and so many more to mention. You just can't beat this place if you're a history buff, enjoy huge monuments, and love America! read more

200th Review~ I'm going to be totally bias about this review. This is pretty much my hometown area and surroundings so how can I not love Washington DC. But then again millions of people love it as well. Visitors and locals alike visit the capital of the United States. Washington has many places to visit and see while you are there no matter what your personality is like. For the history lovers there are many museums and galleries. Example Smithsonian museums are all over the city and majority of the museums and galleries are free. For the book worms: Washington has Library of Congress which is the biggest library in USA. But there are also local impressive ones like the Public Georgetown Library. For the party goers: DC has some of the most diverse nightclubs as well as lounges for you to party away. For the foodies: There are a gazillion restaurants and cafés in DC which have many different choices in cuisines and origins. For the nature lover: there are so many parks and canals. There is even a cherry blossom festival each year. One thing not to love in DC: parking is a nightmare specially if u can not park parallel in the limited spaces. Parking garages are scarce. Not to fear: in the recent years the public transportation has expanded from different areas of Virginia to DC as well as MD. DC you are amazing.~ read more

Alright, so it's no Vegas or NYC, but DC is still 5-star worthy. It's historic, it's hip, and it's your government at work. And there's plenty of free stuff to do. The monuments, all those museums, The White House, the Capitol, top chef restaurants, cheap and easy transportation (walk, metro, Circulator), and an endless parade of politicos moving in and out and back again. Sure, parking can be a pain. And yeah, there's a lot of tourists all the time. But it's like that in most every big city of interest. So come on down and get up close and personal with history past and present. DC is most definitely a must-do city at least once in your life. And don't forget to hit up your MOC (member of Congress) for all kinds of free tours during your visit. read more

I've been to Washington three times now - and I can say it's one of my favorite cities in the US. However, one of the scariest things that has ever happened to me happened on my last trip. It was Memorial Day Weekend and our flight to DC was PACKED. As we were touching down at the airport the airplane unexpectedly jerked back up and began to increase in altitude. Higher....and higher...the passengers start calling for the flight attendants. BING. BING. BING. Everyones looking around...talking. Whispers start...and before you know it the entire plane is louder than a rock concert. What the hell is going on? Why are we passing DC?!?! WHERE ARE WE GOING!?! I swear it was a good 8 minutes before the flight attendant got on the PA and said we had to land at another airport because our gear wasn't fully opening. WHEW! I never thought I'd be so happy to hear that there was faulty landing gear. If you are a history buff, I can't think of a better city that will keep you busy your entire visit. My highlights include: Washington Monument - Which I joke should be renamed the Clinton Monument (HEYOOOO!) - I've never been to the top of it but standing at the base and looking up this is a very impressive site. Go on, take the touristy photo of it in the distance - between your thumb and index finger. Lincoln Memorial - One of the most iconic landmarks in the US. It's breathtakingly massive. No matter how big you think it is, when you are face to face, it's going to be 10x bigger than that. The White House - You can get a tour but I hear you have to sign up for it months in advance (?) - unless you are Olivia Pope. Staring at it from far away is still pretty impressive. One of the most powerful men (or figures) in the world lives there...that's crazy. National Archives - Review coming soon but you can check out the Declaration of Independance and other awesome historical documents! Capitol Building - Didn't do the tour but snapped a great photo of it while the sun was setting. I hear the tours are free - but tickets are on a first come first serve basis! Jefferson Memorial - a little away from the rest of the landmarks but worth the walk! When we were there the Cherry Blossoms were in bloom and it was a lovely walk. Korean War Veteran Memorial - This one was tough. We went during Memorial Day and there were so many families out - and veterans! - who were showing their support and remembering those that were lost. It's a sobering reminder that folks are fighting for us every day. A really nice memorial with statues of men who represent the Navy, Army, Marines and Air Force. There's a ton of museums to pop in and out of so if you are a history buff, there's something around every corner. Public transit was super easy and folks for the most part were super nice - flights to DC are generally cheap from South Florida! read more

I laughed when I realized that I could review cities on Yelp. This is one step above reviewing a manhole. But Washington is different because I liked it so much. I couldn't get enough of it. It's unique and it's the most important city on the planet and I want to do a little ass-kissing just in case a future federal employer googles me. The best way to describe this city would be to compare it to New York by way of analogy. New York is your favorite uncle. He's a really tall, really fat jolly guy, and he's always fun to be with. You only see him during holidays and he always fills the room with his personality and his gut. Physically, and in every other regard, he's overwhelming. Washington is your cousin the Navy SEAL. Your cousin has 6% body fat and he's of average height. He is all muscle and sheer power. He doesn't say much but when he does, everyone listens because it's always meaningful. He's not a funny guy like your uncle but you're pretty much done with your uncle's antics after the pumpkin pie and the football game. But you could listen to your cousin's stories about his special operations for days, i.e., the ones he can talk about. Like your cousin's world, there are a lot of important things in Washington that are off limits to you. You have a general idea of what's going on but you will never know until you become part of the universe that contains those things. And that's part of the city's intrigue. But you'd never know it from the residents' attitudes. They have a quiet, relaxed, Southern hospitality to their approach to life that is vastly out of proportion to the importance of where they live and the jobs they do. Even people walking out of the Department of Justice or the Patent and Trademark Office would nod and give us a little smile. They didn't have that air of entitled scumbag that people in Boston's Financial District do walking out of their home equity cubicle prisons on State Street. Regular people in Washington are friendly. New Yorkers are friendly too but they're in a rush. They give you enough information to answer your question before ejecting you from their consciousness, but people in Washington display a warm curiosity about your well-being that stops just short of giving you a massage. I approached an old woman walking out of her luxury apartment to ask for directions. I was expecting hostility because I'm fairly muscular, I sport a thick, black beard, and I have a thousand-yard stare. She was half my size. (Which would make her about 2.2 feet tall). She had every right to turn and run. Instead, she smiled and asked me to walk with her so she could point out the correct street. In the meantime, she made small talk about my visit and the train journey to Washington. She laughed at my jokes. After she pointed out the street I was looking for, she practically begged me to enjoy my stay in D.C. This was one of many similar interactions. The layout of the city suggests, to me at least, that it doesn't take itself too seriously. Take the Eastern Market Metro Station area, for example. For about a third of a mile is a row of bars that could be from anywhere in the country. There's a couple of token ethnic restaurants and some convenience stores. Then, without any indication that it's coming, there's the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court. These enormous buildings are the muscle on your cousin the Navy SEAL from the analogy above. There is bulk where necessary but otherwise, there isn't an ounce of fat present. It's a very pleasant city to look at. If I was a chick going out with American cities, I'd fuck D.C. on the first date. It's New York with the fat trimmed and Boston without a chip on its shoulder. There isn't enough room here to tell every anecdote I'd like to but following this review will be reviews of the places I visited, stayed at, and gorged in. I hope they'll convey how much fun I had during my four days in Washington, D.C. read more

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I wood review just in the area it need to be. In all I give Washington, DC a two or two and a half stars. Washington has more thing they need to work on. Northeast. No there no way I wood give any star for but Kaiser Permanente and Union Station I give it a star. Union station is only good for Greyhounds Station. My brother picking up at BurgerKings. Train between Washington and Baltimore. Southeast just because my brother there and getting read to move back to Arlington. My friend live here so I come back to see him. But over all when I move I my come back here again. I only give a Star and a half Northwest Washington as the First Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church. They so call Chinatown but don't what come back. Downtown I my go but never to Starbucks. There alway someone asking me for something. I give it a three star 16th Street area up. Down from from 16th Street give it a half star. Very sad. Southwest is a upper park of Washington DC. Garage town one of them but now they don't have Barn's and Noble book store. maybe I come back. But for the restaurants only and see the Apple store. There some cup cake place that great. I give a 2 or 3 star. Downtown Museum are great. All my life I been going to this museum and enjoying them every time. Old I get they mean more and more. Air and Space museum. American history. Also there a Barn's and Noble bookstore. Plus from the pass there a Ollie's Trolley is open. Right from the 80's sub, hamburgers and drinks. Also there special fries. Over all I what to come back but no Starbucks in Arlington or upper 16th Street. Over all the good, the bad and the ugly. Don't carry cash. Only your credit card that mean anyone ask for money you don't have any. Sometime is very sad. read more

Our Nation's capital is full of things to see, things to do, and of course places to eat. I'll be visiting here about monthly as the husbeast works with the FCC on a project, and that's OK with me, because I like the city. I like walking and I like exploring. I find the people here seem to be friendly, the food trucks are exquisite and all in all, I can find something to do when I need to, including escape rooms. I look forward to those. read more

Amazing. 1) Tons of free museums. 2) Tons of free monuments. 3) Tons of free parks. 4) What else you need. read more

You get five stars because I fear our government more than I fear anything else. Like I feel like a less than exemplary rating, and I'm now on the same watch list as the cats who commit crimes against the nation. Outside of my obligatory rating of the greatest nation in the world's capital, I actually do like D.C. I'd never live there, but I think it's overall really cool. From the White House to the ghettos, they have style. I mean shit, they have Malcolm X Avenue, does your city have that? Driving around downtown and you're on like avenue A or B street and you're like "Shit, am I on Sesame Street?" Yeah, worth it. read more

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia is commonly referred to as Washington or D.C. It is the capital of the United States. Washington, D.C., has a population of about 650k. It is the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington metropolitan area, of which DC is a part, has a population of 5.8 million. It is the seventh-largest metropolitan statistical area in the U.S.A. The three branches of the federal government of the United States are in DC, including the Congress, Executive and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. I highly recommend you walk (not drive) around the National Mall because there is much to see here. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations. I usually visit the DC area at least once a month on business and/or pleasure. I love the city. I usually stay downtown if I can get affordable hotel pricing. Often than not the downtown DC hotels are too expensive so I will stay in Arlington near the DCA airport where there are many lower cost hotels. I usually take the metro to get around, because downtown traffic and Arlington traffic is pretty congested. I love so many DC hotels and restaurants. Check out my many reviews of hotels and restaurants in downtown DC and Arlington. Keep in mind like any other major city that downtown hotels and restaurants are going to be more expensive than those that are further away from downtown. DC restaurants for example charge 10% tax. There is a tradeoff here. Despite the many problems of the local DC Metro I recommend you take the DC metro to get around because driving is too congested. I usually take Amtrak train or flights from EWR or JFK to DCA. DC flights from LGA are usually more expensive. I never took a bus down. read more

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Everybody's on the take here, from your inept congressperson, to housekeeping! I'm exhausted. The cab drivers are rude, and everyone wants a big tip as incentive to do their job! Loved the monuments and museums. Visit your nation's Capitol, but don't expect honestly or professionalism, because character is not something folks cultivate here! read more

This was my second time visiting DC. The first time I was in high school and don't remember much except that I got to go to the White House (pre-9/11). We went on a very hot and humid day in July. We toured The Capital, Air & Space Smithsonian and got to stare at the White House from afar. It was a very busy day in DC, lots of traffic, tourist etc.. There's lots to do in DC and many ways to get around. There are food trucks, vendors, you can rent a bike, take a segway tour etc... DC is a must if you are in the East Coast. read more