Suggestions for Plaza near Washington

Scope E. • August 25, 2018A great place to walk or ride your bike around. There are places that you can stop by and learn more about Washington. We give this place a good rating. Clean for the most part.

Jess Z. • August 12, 2012A great air-conditioned and daylit space for hot or lousy weather. Big marble bench/planters you can climb on and tables and chairs. A pricy but good cafe, and a sometimes-on splash fountain.

Danielle D. • July 13, 2018Ultra high end shopping with a mix of restaurants, and outdoor space. Perfect for window shopping with a gelato. Check their event calendar for cool goings on like free outdoor yoga.

Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.

Maggie M. • March 19, 2022This is a really nice spot to stop in the center of the island.

Emma K. • September 14, 2011Make sure to go to Fall Fest in September and Taste of 8th in April!

Rebecca • April 12, 2010Best date night. Ever. Cheap, fun, picturesque, unique - and cold, so cuddling is encouraged. Typically not that crowded.

Erik M. • September 1, 2013The most scenic of several possible place in Ledroit Park to wait for the G2 bus to Logan, Dupont, or Georgetown. Highly recommended.

Lou M. • March 22, 2012Best people watching place in the city!

Chris H. • August 28, 2020Everything is good

Ryan • June 3, 2015Great for a big event but can get awfully sunny. There is no shading.

Jason B. • July 31, 2015Great little park with shade trees and a fountain. Perfect reading spot.

Joshua H. • March 10, 2010Fantastic fair-weather lunch spot! Plenty of tables, not (yet) overwhelmed by pigeons.

C-SPAN • August 30, 2011Designed by Cass Gilbert and sculpted by Daniel Chester French this 78 ft. memorial for the Army’s First Division took 5 years to build. More info C-SPAN American History TV video.

Ahmed A. • March 3, 2014A wonderful place, but you must visit in prime time not at night.

Sandra H. • March 7, 2014Awesome just need more time

Derek J. • September 25, 2014Perfect place for lunch on any given day. That is, if you don't mind the noise.

DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Judiciary Square was originally designated as the site for the Supreme Court, in accordance with L’Enfant’s Plan to place the three branches of government in a geographical relationship.

Sara L. • August 22, 2012A nice place to sit down and have a break, unless you have orinthophobia (fear of ducks) - so many ducks everywhere!

WayneMan C. • October 24, 2010The best place to just relax and unwind. Bring a book and enjoy the view.

- B. • July 30, 2011Tiny park along busy Mass Ave, but still seems peaceful; contrasting Burke Park across the street. Good shade. Watch step in grass: popular place for dog walking. CVS just N on 12th.

Karen • May 31, 2022Nice and clean. But, kind of sad as a shopping and dining mall.

Java Cove DC F. • April 26, 2016Java Cove DC serve delicious Beef Rendang and Chicken curry. With Regular menu Chicken satay , Spring roll ,Oriental Veggie and Corn Fritters.

David W. • October 18, 2016Nice Plaza.

Shannon P. • February 7, 2012The only benches for miles this side of 7th street!

Patrick W. F. • September 21, 2012Also known as Tivoli Square. (Columbia Heights Civic Plaza:Tivoli Square :: United States Civic Plaza: The National Mall)

Dave L. • November 3, 2017The statue is pretty good and awesome By The Way.

Kevin K. • November 13, 2012Look for big changes to the plaza in front of Union Station as several years of construction comes to an end in December 2012. It's looking good and so does the view of the Capitol Building from here.

Thrillist • June 14, 2013A nice place to sit and catch up on crucial reading...load up on knowledge by scoping all the essentials: GQ, Roll Call, Tiger Beat, and Politico.