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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

100 Raoul Wallnbrg Pl SW
Washington, DC 20024

Bucky K. writes: Welcome back gentle reader. We will now join a scene in progress as we study our favorite subject: Numerous ways in which Bucky can be a dick.

It's still early in the day and we are already about halfway through the museum. Walking down a long hallway…

National Gallery of Art

6th St & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001

Keane L. writes: She sits staring down upon me as if time stood still; the edges of her portrait serving as a window frame open to an era long past. She's different from the rest. This is someone I can understand...

"Portrait of Marchesa Balbi," Anthony van Dyck.

I…

National Museum of Natural History

10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20013

SAM Y. writes: day 47 of yeah baby!!!

damn you can only get around dc by walking or rail or bus. its packed. but a lot of the treasures are right by each other. like the museums. wow. this place was great. had such a wide selection of things and treasures. priceless…

National Portrait Gallery
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th & F Sts NW
Washington, DC 20560

alexis g. writes: When I first moved to DC in 2004, I read that this wasn't reopening until 2006 and that seemed like FOREVER. I love portrait galleries, and this one is even better than the one in London (which is tops for having randoms like a portrait of *Sade*).…

Ford's Theatre

511 10th St NW
Washington, DC 20004

Jennifer S. writes: After Abe Lincoln's death (he was shot on my birthday...ahem - many, many years prior to my birth), this theatre was closed for about 100 years, only reopening in the late 60's. It currently operates as a working theatre (and is a great space to see…

Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue at Seventh Street SW
Washington, DC 20001

MiRIAM w. writes: My first visit to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden was for Hirshhorn After Hours, a party held every few months from 8 pm to Midnight. During this event we got the chance to view the newly opened Wolfgang Tillmans exhibition. The artist…

Wolf Trap Foundation

1645 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182

Jennifer S. writes: I always, always get the lawn seats for this venue. Wolf Trap attracts some great bands, and unless you are one of those people that has to see them up close and personal to enjoy the show, lawn seats are a good safe bet for you too. Granted, there…

Uptown Theater
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park

3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Cyrus N. writes: Just came here last night for a little bit o' Indiana Jones. It had been many years since I'd visited the Uptown, and now I know again why it's so well-regarded. What a great and well-designed cinema! I am not a tall guy, so I've had quite a few…

Nightclub 9:30

815 V St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Kevin L. writes: Oh. My. God. BOOBIES.

That's pretty much all I could pay attention to while I was here for a concert. Not that the concert wasn't great, or that the sound system wasn't impressive, or that the crowd wasn't into it. No, 9:30 club had it all pretty…

The National Air and Space Museum

950 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20560

Kristina R. writes: OHMYGODIWANTTOBEANASTRONA UT!!!

Ahem...I mean, I USED to want to be an astronaut...when I was little.

And by little, I mean before I gained 20 pounds seven years ago...sigh. Getting married is like pulling the cord on a life raft.

But I still want…

Black Cat

1811 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Surf Buddha E. writes: You can escape the khaki-wearing, self-important drones that fill DC and hear some good shows with your tattooed and pierced brethren who are probably just as self important, but don't think they're the next senator from the state of X. Not much on…

United States Botanic Garden

245 1st St SW
Washington, DC 20050

Sabrina L. writes: When it's cold and rainy in D.C., this is a great spot to hang out and read a book. It's warm inside and there are several areas to sit-- either in the garden proper, or in the "explorations" room (filled with flower art and exhibits).

Three stars…

Komi
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1509 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20050

MiRIAM w. writes: There's no shortage of "fine dining" restaurants in Washington, D.C. however they seem to spawn more from ostentation and from what expense account diners are willing to spend than from love of food or epicurean aspiration. I am continually…

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Angela M. writes: I'm smitten. Crazy in love. Beguiled.

AFI Silver Spring is a beautiful movie theater that has been saved from demolition and restored to its original beauty from it's origin in 1938. It's guts are gorgeous. The seats are comfortable. The isle…

Torpedo Factory Art Center

105 N Union St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Jennifer S. writes: There is SO much to see (and buy) on the 3 floors of this former actual torpedo factory. Local artists set up shop in small spaces to show their wares (and hopefully sell them too), most of which are working studios so you can watch. I'm sure the…

National Arboretum

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Monty C. writes: For those DC area residents that play tour guide on a regular basis and find themselves running out of fresh ideas, you may want to consider taking your next group of friends/relatives/passers by to the National Arboretum. Check their web site first…

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art

1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024

Sean G. writes: The Sackler (and the Freer) are often overlooked - to the delight of locals who know these are two of the best museums DC has to offer and explore. The soothing outdoor courtyard pavilion inside the Sackler is welcome respite from the Mall and the…

John F Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom

2700 F St NW
Washington, DC 20566

Rinky A. writes: Okay, this is not a true review but I wanted to include it with my reviews. This is for the FREE CONCERTS they have EVERY DAY at the Millennium Stage!

http://www.kennedy-cen...

I wish we had known about these concerts before our trip. Next time…

Bethesda Row Cinema

7235 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Ina K. writes: I've noticed that around four out of five movies showing at Bethesda Row have a tomato rating of 85% or more on RottenTomatoes.com. Hence, I give this theater four out of five stars! Thank you, Bethesda Row, for showing these indie, limited-release…

The Kreeger Museum
Neighborhood: Foxhall

2401 Foxhall Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007

Gayle G. writes: What a nice break from the maddening crowds at the Smithsonian! Museums like the Phillips or the National Gallery may hold more "stuff," but Kreeger has a pretty amazing collection of impressionist and 20th century art inside.

To me, the building that…

The Birchmere

3701 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

Neal E. writes: The Birchmere is Virginia's best kept concert venue secret. While it's well known in the music community, I think a lot of fans of music are unaware of it's existence.

The doors to the Birchmere Box Office open at 5:00 pm. You can then pick up your…

Phillips Collection
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle

1600 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Jim S. writes: This is, by far, one of my most favorite - and one of the most sublime - art museums in the world. Any trip to DC must include an afternoon in this oasis of beauty and surprise. As you can tell, I just love this place - and I miss it so much now…

Galaxy Hut

2711 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

Michelle H. writes: AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWESOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOME.

Awesome. Awesome awesome awesome.

I've been looking for a decent bar since I got here. And I finally found it. Excellent outsider-type art on the walls, a killer cheeseburger (I had them put jalapenos on mine,…

DC9

1940 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Jeremy L. writes: I don't know what the best part of DC9 is, I can't put my finger on it. Oh, wait, I know... its the fact that I'm an alcoholic and it is two blocks from my house! No, in all serious-ness, this is one of the best places to hang out. The music is…

The State Theatre

220 North Washington Street
Falls Church, VA 22046

Stef W. writes: I love music, but am not a huge "concert person." I might have gotten a bit spoiled by being in the first row of Poison back in 1989 :-p. Or, it might be that I'm just getting older and less tolerant of the crowds and noise of a large venue or the…

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden & Ice Rink

700 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

MiRIAM w. writes: I grew up in Las Vegas. The closest thing to an outdoor ice rink came once or twice a year when a tiny patch of ice formed on the sidewalk and my brother and I would fight over who got to slip around on top of it. So, outdoor ice rinks are a bit of a…

Artfully Chocolate

116 E Del Ray Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

Gayle G. writes: Sweeeet! A certain stretch of Del Ray has fast become my favorite since Fairy Godmother is on one side of it and this place is on the other. What peaked my interest was a sign that read "Chocolate Covered Peaches." Um...yes please!!

First of all, the…

National Museum of American History
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Northeast

14th St and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20002

Amanda B. writes: ************************* ***
1 of the best museums in the US! Why? Because The Smithsonian is home to the 45.52-carat Hope Diamond, the world's largest deep blue diamond. The gem has a long and mysterious past--and some people even think it…

Mayorga Coffee Factory

8040 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

MiRIAM w. writes: I'm pretty sweet on Mayorga. This 6,200 sq ft coffee lounge and roastery in Silver Spring, MD is every bit as spacious as it sounds. As soon as I walked inside, I liked it. There were plenty of tables and chairs and couches and *gasp* electrical…

Jammin Java

227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180

Takaki K. writes: Went here to see Priscilla Ahn. She's amazing.

The venue is pretty cool even though it's in the same strip mall with Safeway. They have food/coffee/bar area near the front, and the back is ideal for a smaller concert with an intimate feel. I had…

National Building Museum

401 F St NW
Ste 215
Washington, DC 20001

Jennifer S. writes: Sometimes I am reminded of how lucky we are to live in this great city. The Building Museum, though not a common museum to visit, is a prime example of this. How many cities in other states have such obscure, yet fantastic museums for people of all…

Freer Gallery of Art

1200 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC 20001

Beth T. writes: We got to this gallery on our last day of vacation so didn't have all the time in the world to spend but what we did see was beautiful. It was quieter than most of the other galleries we had been too which was nice as honestly I was tired of running…

Hillwood Museum and Gardens
Neighborhood: Van Ness/Forest Hills

4155 Linnean Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Heath A. writes: Who knew Grape Nuts and Bird's Eye Veggies would translate to Faberge and Cartier?

Hillwood is the estate of Cereal heiress Majorie Merriweather Post, it's located up in the Van Ness Section of town off Connecticut Ave on Upton St. just down from the…

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

Gayle G. writes: It is crafty! This Smithsonian museum holds works by craft artists. Be sure to go through the etched glass doors. Pretty!

The main room has 19th-century furniture and oil paintings. You'll probably recognize the "The Black Orchid" on the wall. Also,…

Smithsonian American Art Museum
Neighborhood: Penn Quarter

8th St NW and F St NW
Washington, DC 20560

Adam W. writes: Want to see THE portrait of G. Dubbs? Ya know, the one you see every morn when buying your coffee.

Dollar, dollar bill y'all.

Word up. So, this is your quiet refuge away from the tourists shutter bugging en masse around the Mall. Stroll the vast…

Iota Club & Cafe

2832 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

Rich L. writes: Iota is okay. It's not great. People rave about it for some reason, probably because they are in Arlington and they have a place they can go to where people don't talk about how "cool" they are because they are wearing so much "ice". Or it is that…

National Archives and Records Administration

700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20408

Barrie C. writes: Every American needs to come here at least once to view the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. It should be mandatory for everybody in this country, especially in a time when a lot of people in America, especially…

National Museum of Women In the Arts

1250 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Gayle G. writes: In the words of Aretha Franklin, "Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves". As you would expect, this museum celebrates womens' contributions to fine art.

The building itself is a work of art. It was originally built as a Masonic temple, and it has…

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