10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in District of Columbia That You Shouldn't Miss

September 21, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Discover the best top things to do in District of Columbia, District of Columbia including Barbie Pond on Avenue Q, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Foundry United Methodist Church, National Harbor, Kogod Courtyard, The Wharf, Japanese Lantern, Pershing Park - World War I Memorial, Embassy Row, U Street.
Restaurants in District of Columbia

1. Barbie Pond on Avenue Q

1454 1/2 Q St NW, Washington DC, DC 20009-4192
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
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4%
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Barbie Pond on Avenue Q

Reviewed By travelbug_lo

Logan Circle is a great neighborhood to visit and these Barbies are hilarious. Grab yourself done brunch on 14th street and pop over for a chuckle after a few mimosas.

2. Atlas Performing Arts Center

1333 H St NE, Washington DC, DC 20002-4446 +1 202-399-7993 [email protected] http://atlasarts.org
Excellent
50%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Atlas Performing Arts Center

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts venue in a historic theater. We’re the cultural anchor of the H Street, Northeast community in Washington, DC. The Atlas fosters and presents stellar art in film, dance, music, theater, vocal and choral work, spoken word, and beyond.

Reviewed By jaseaton - Silver Spring, United States

As part of their series on African-American playwrights, we went to see Lynne Nottage's Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine. I hadn't seen anything by her and had high expectations. However, this particular play was written years before she got her act together: WAY roo much of Undine's character's lines are asides to the audience designed to tell you what Nottage hadn't yet learned to show. But the minor characters were well-drawn and well-acted. Anyway...the Lang Theater on the upstairs level of the Atlas Center is an intimate theatre space: comfortable seats, good angle so your view isn't blocked by the person in front of you. Excellent acoustics, dubbing, lighting and set design. We don't always love the plays (they hit about 65% in my experience), but we LOVE seeing theatre in a place where the racial balance averages about 35-45% African-American.

3. Foundry United Methodist Church

1500 16th St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-1402 +1 202-332-4010 http://www.foundryumc.org/
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Foundry United Methodist Church

Reviewed By Kittygal - Los Angeles, United States

On my recent DC visit, I was staying just up the street from this beautiful old church. As I was walking past, I asked a churchgoer if I could have a quick look at the beautiful organ. They invited me in for service, even after I explained I was actually on my way to Catholic mass at the nearby parish. The artwork, architecture and setting were beautiful and the choir sounded delightful. After services, I was also invited for food and drink in the church hall. A very welcoming congregation to this out if area visitor. And a very inclusive ministry. All are welcome.

4. National Harbor

Potomac River, Oxon Hill, Washington DC, DC
Excellent
56%
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44%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

National Harbor

5. Kogod Courtyard

800 F St NW Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC, DC 20004-1505 http://npg.si.edu/visit/kogod-courtyard
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Kogod Courtyard

6. The Wharf

760 Maine Ave SW Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, Washington DC, DC 20024 +1 202-688-3590 http://www.wharfdc.com/
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 122 reviews

The Wharf

The Wharf is a waterfront neighborhood, home to thousands of residents and employees, three hotels, a 6000-seat music venue, and over 50 shops and restaurants. Throughout the year, the community hosts vibrant festivals, events, and free outdoor concerts.

Reviewed By danaberghea2019 - Washington DC, United States

I decided to get out of the house and I've made it to the Wharf. I've know about the construction, but I didn't know it was done. The pier, the restaurants, the boats, the ice rink...People cooking marshmallows in a real fire... Everything was amazing! I felt like in Seattle, but I was in my hometown.

7. Japanese Lantern

9810 Kutz Bridge, Washington DC, DC 20024
Excellent
60%
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40%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Japanese Lantern

8. Pershing Park - World War I Memorial

14th St NW & Pennsylvannia Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC http://www.nps.gov/articles/pershing-park.htm
Excellent
50%
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33%
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17%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Pershing Park - World War I Memorial

Reviewed By parksvisitor - Maple Grove, United States

Anyone with an interest in military history should make a quick stop at Pershing Park. In addition to a statue of General Pershing there are timeline tablets related to U.S. involvement in the battles of WW I. It is right across the street from both the White House Visitor Center and the White House itself.

9. Embassy Row

Washington DC, DC +1 202-467-9300 http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/city-guides/washington-dc-walking-tour-2/
Excellent
38%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
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4.0 based on 226 reviews

Embassy Row

The section of Massachusetts Avenue with many embassies and the house of the Vice President located on one end.

Reviewed By kylesE8563QS

WE REALLY ENJOYED walking and driving through this majestic neighborhood with the embassies from many countries and gorgeous private homes of various architectural styles. Spring is in bloom in DC and the cherry blossoms were gorgeous. Other flowering trees and shrubs are showing their spring colors and the well landscaped yards here were full of golden daffodils and jonquils.

10. U Street

Washington DC, DC
Excellent
30%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 76 reviews

U Street

The U Street Corridor is home to some of DC's iconic foods. Ben's Chili Bowl, home of the half-smoke, is there plus an area referred to by some as "Little Ethiopia" due to the large number of Ethiopian restaurants.

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