Off Beaten Path Attractions in Washington DC
Want to experience Washington the way the locals do? Carve some time out of your itinerary to visit the more out-of-the-way areas and attractions in DC. Some of the bests parts of a vacation can be found in the most unusual places, and nothing beats the feeling of "discovering" something of which only those truly in the know are aware. And since today's hidden gem might be tomorrow's common attraction, be sure to revisit this section often, and make sure you're constantly in the know. Spend some time in Petworth, or a bit outside the city limits in Silver Spring, Maryland. Check out Logan Circle, which is fast becoming as interesting as its neighbor, Dupont Circle (but is a lot less crowded). Or head south of the river to Arlington, where many of DC's young professionals live and hang out.
Jefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
On Ohio Dr. SW, at the south shore of the Tidal Basin, in West Potomac Park
No visit to the Mall is complete without stopping by this monument to one of the country's best-known presidents...
Maine Avenue Fish Market
1100 Maine Ave SW
The best market you didn't know about, right in Capitol Hill...
The White House Visitor Center
1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
In the Department of Commerce Building, between 14th and 15th Sts
Bridge Street Books
2814 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Next to the Four Seasons Hotel
This is not your average bookshop - come here for rare works on poetry and politics...
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
The office of the vice president is housed in this gorgeous downtown building...
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