DC Guidebook
Sightseeing
In this temple..."
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
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Monumento a Lincoln
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWIn this temple..."
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.
Decatur Terrace, informally known as the Spanish Steps, was originally built in 1911. The goal of this staircase was to make it easier for residents to descend the steep hill between S Street and Decatur Place. Today, this unique set of stairs (located on 22nd St. SW) is a gem and neighborhood landmark all in one, making it a great stop on your tour of Washington, DC hidden gems. Snap a selfie, enjoy a bite to eat, and take in the historic scenery before you continue on your way.
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Spanish Steps
1725 22nd St NWDecatur Terrace, informally known as the Spanish Steps, was originally built in 1911. The goal of this staircase was to make it easier for residents to descend the steep hill between S Street and Decatur Place. Today, this unique set of stairs (located on 22nd St. SW) is a gem and neighborhood landmark all in one, making it a great stop on your tour of Washington, DC hidden gems. Snap a selfie, enjoy a bite to eat, and take in the historic scenery before you continue on your way.
Located – as you may have guessed – below DuPont Circle, DuPont Underground is a non-profit whose goal is to provide a platform for all disciplines of creative expression. Originally a trolley station, and later a fallout shelter and food court, this underground space now houses various art exhibits throughout the year. Since they’re only open when there is an event occurring, it’s best to visit their website for an up-to-date listing of current happenings before visiting.
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Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Cir NWLocated – as you may have guessed – below DuPont Circle, DuPont Underground is a non-profit whose goal is to provide a platform for all disciplines of creative expression. Originally a trolley station, and later a fallout shelter and food court, this underground space now houses various art exhibits throughout the year. Since they’re only open when there is an event occurring, it’s best to visit their website for an up-to-date listing of current happenings before visiting.
The National Gallery of Art, one of the world's preeminent museums, preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards. The Gallery's collection includes some 141,000 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, decorative arts, and new media tracing the development of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.
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Galería Nacional de Arte
Constitution Avenue NorthwestThe National Gallery of Art, one of the world's preeminent museums, preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters the understanding of works of art at the highest possible museum and scholarly standards. The Gallery's collection includes some 141,000 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, decorative arts, and new media tracing the development of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present.
Neighborhoods
Georgetown is home to some of the city’s top shops, tastiest restaurants and most luxurious hotels, and it's a favorite of tourists and locals alike. And it’s easy to see why: Though M Street may be best known for a wide-ranging retail scene that includes such mainstream crowd-pleasers as Anthropologie and H&M and exclusive high-end designers like Billy Reid and Rag & Bone, the neighborhood is also home to a solid selection of upscale home design stores, independent small businesses and many of the city’s best fine art galleries.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is home to some of the city’s top shops, tastiest restaurants and most luxurious hotels, and it's a favorite of tourists and locals alike. And it’s easy to see why: Though M Street may be best known for a wide-ranging retail scene that includes such mainstream crowd-pleasers as Anthropologie and H&M and exclusive high-end designers like Billy Reid and Rag & Bone, the neighborhood is also home to a solid selection of upscale home design stores, independent small businesses and many of the city’s best fine art galleries.