We enjoyed an excellent tour this week with Mannie at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, just up the street from the U.S. Supreme Court (Capitol Hill area). What an incredible fight it was for women to win the right to vote in America nearly a century ago. I highly recommend the tour!
Downtown D.C.
Southwest Waterfront
A massive redevelopment project called The Wharf essentially reinvented D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront over the past few years. A people-friendly waterfront promenade gives access to several piers, creature comforts, boat harbor and a host of restaurants, hotels and other businesses. The oldest operating fish market in the U.S. is close by. Expect plenty of company along […]
National Building Museum
This Civil War frieze surrounds the National Building Museum adjacent to the Judiciary Square Metro station’s north entrance. Inside, giant columns, tiled floors and hundreds of busts are sure to impress. Exhibits highlight a range of architectural and urban themes. A docent-led tour inside (for a nominal fee) is a popular diversion, but a walk […]
Malcolm X (Meridian Hill) Park
Malcolm X Park, a.k.a. Meridian Hill Park, is a National Park area spanning several city blocks north of U Street between 15th and 16th Streets NW–just a 10-minute walk from the U Street Metro station. Stairs, walkways, sculptures, a large cascading fountain and pool make the park worth a visit on a pleasant day. A […]