Opened in 1876, this is generally considered to be the third oldest zoological park in the U.S. This zoo breeds the greatest number of African black footed penguins.
This massive pillar was commenced in 1815 and completed in 1829. It is the first monument dedicated to the “Father of our Country." There are 228 steps to the top.
Built in 1830, this was once home to the author famous for penning many chilling tales. This house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
The arboretum was established in 1927 by an act of Congress & functions as a major center of botanical research. It has a library with 10,000 volumes & approx. 90 publications on botanical literature.
Created in 1800 the library is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution & the largest library in the world. In 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his entire personal collection of books to the library
The garden is a living plant museum & was established by Congress in 1820. The Conservatory reopened in Dec 2001 after a four-year renovation,with approx 4,000 seasonal, tropical & subtropical plants.
Completed in 1800, The White House is the oldest public building in Washington, DC and has been the home of every president except George Washington.
Nice studio, offers $10 classes all the time if you just want to drop in. Can be a little noisy during classes at rush hour times.
This choc-shop's got indulgent awesomeness like "Chocolate-enrobed Bacon" and "Strawberry Jammin", a white chocolate bar mixed with Pop Rocks. Baca selengkapnya.
Service may not be the best, but the Cobb Omelet is the best omelet I've ever eaten!
Count the number of steps you take from the Monument to the White House. And check out UnbreakableManLaws.com written by a suburban-based Washingtonian!
He recreated the first scene of Ghostbusters onto a cake for a couple who opted out of the traditional flowery cake.
Chef Tiwaltengus Shenegelgn's doro wat, a berbere-spiced stew that includes a chicken and a hard-boiled egg, takes five or six hours to cook and begins much the same way a French onion soup does.
Past customers read like the end of an African-American history book: Ellington, Carmichael, Cosby, and now, Obama, who ordered what every guide book would recommend: chili, sweet tea, & cheese fries.
Shiro, a yellow split-pea stew, is as lushly creamy as a velouté, with a cinnamony perfume that lingers long after the first bite.
Food blogger C+C Marriage Factory recommends this spot for its amazing food and wonderful staff. The signature tibs (beef with onions, garlic, jalapeño, tomato, and rosemary), vegetarian sampler, and
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema always fit in house-made chorizo on mashed potatoes, a perfect Spanish omelet, and garlicky shrimp.
Food blogger Our Little Beehive says this spot has the best gourmet pizza and they’re dishing it up a good cause (dog and cat rescue).
Over a million people a year visit the National Archives Experience! So to avoid any lines make a reservation in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777. Baca selengkapnya.
Visit our first president's beloved home seven days a week, 365 days a year, but first take a look at this 1970s photo of the estate from our Documerica collection. Baca selengkapnya.
Before the game, go to Pickles Pub right outside the stadium. Beers are two for $4-5 and you can get a 1/3 lb. Burger across the street at a vendor for $5.
During the riots, black activists obtained permission to allow Ben's to stay open past curfew. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM
Preserves & tells the stories of the US Colored Troops and African American involvement in the American Civil War. See more noteworthy African-American accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM
