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Bishop's Garden
The Bishop’s Garden at the Washington National Cathedral is one of the historical botanical gardens in Washington D.C. with a beautiful floral layout and an ancient touch. The place has a vibe of the 14th-century Gothic cathedral with native historic plants from that era. The beautiful stone gazebo is one of the most popular attractions at the Bishop’s Garden. The original planned private garden is now one of the most popular botanic gardens in Washington D.C.
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Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens is an award-winning public botanical garden in Washington D.C., with various plant species for observation and educational purpose. The botanical garden has different areas like Azalea Garden, Rain Garden, Japanese Style Garden and many more that attracts many visitors each year. The place also hosts many functions and floral themed weddings in Washington D.C.
Café Citron
The star of Dupont Circle, Café Citron becomes home to Latin pop, salsa and reggae tunes after 10:00 PM and before that, it plays the role of a Latin American restaurant serving an assortment of dishes from Bolivia, Peru, and Mexico. Its colourful décor and a happening ambience make up the hype that it has gathered in all its glory years. The three levels inside this fun architecture are embellished with the varied sizes of mirrors which in turn compliments the blue and yellow colour palette of the club. There is a neon sign that says “meet your soul mate” that becomes a beautiful and desired photo space for the patrons. The club also hosts free salsa lessons from Wednesday to Saturday at night. So, pick up your shoes and get dressed to visit this unique place offering to refill you on your Vitamin Citron intake.
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Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Originally located at 15th and H Streets, NW in 1840 as a parish church, The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle has been a part of Washington DC since 1895. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Washington and honors the patron saint of civil servants. This particular Cathedral has been considered as one of the most beautiful and fascinating houses of worship across the whole United States.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was completed by 1850, providing a crucial water route for coal to be transported from the mountains to the DC area. After ceasing operation in 1924, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered the construction of a national park in 1961 to protect its remains.
Today, the canal and towpath run the full length of 184.5 miles, serving as a bicycle trail. Hiking is also a popular activity along the canal, with dedicated hiking/biking stations catering to their requirements. Other activities popular along the canal include boating, fishing, rock climbing and bird watching.
Length: 184.5 miles (296.9kms)Sights to see along the creek: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic ParkStates it flows through: District of Columbia, MarylandActivities and services offered along the river: Biking, running, hiking, boating, fishing, kayaking and rock climbing
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Chua Giac Hoang Buddhist Temple
The Chua Giac Hoang Buddhist temple is run by Vietnamese believers of the Buddhist faith. The temple was founded in 1976 as part of the Vietnamese Buddhist Community in America. The temple holds regular prayers throughout the day, with special prayers and community bonding activities occurring on Sunday. The temple is also the centre of celebrations during traditional Vietnamese festivals like the Vietnamese New Year and Buddha’s birthday.
Cloak and Dagger
Situated on the party centre of Washington DC called U street, Cloak and Dagger is a cosy space embellished with 18th-century décor. A small venue offering live DJ spinning the entire house on tunes from different genres of music, space might have an English effect but the quirky lights, groovy dance floor, American cocktails and amazing cuisine makes it one of the best places in the U street to experience a fun American night of dancing.
If you ever want to experience the whole of Washington’s nightlife, then U street is the best place to visit. With a multitude of local speakeasies and clubs lining the neighbourhood, you can also engage in some bar hopping if that’s something that you are interested in. The street itself turns into an open-air music house at night as music from different restaurants, bars and clubs echo together to create a musical surrounding.
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Club Timehri
Serving some amazing drinks to its patrons in great and relaxing vibes, this nightclub in Washington DC has earned a glorious name. The club is known as a venue “where reggae lives” and it has personified the statement along with the genre of this music. Soca, a form of music characterized by Lord Shorty as Song of Calypso, also has been popularised by the club. It hosts a significant amount of crowd which is often less than the other popular nightclubs in Washington making it an ideal place for the times when you just want to spend a calm and melodious night amidst the beat of reggae and African rhymes away from the mainstream chaos of Washington DC. So, do consider this laidback and relaxing spot to spend your nights when in the US capital.
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Columbus Fountain
Located in the centre of the Columbus Circle, the Columbus Fountain was built in 1912 as a tribute to Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Americas in the 15th century.
The semi-circular fountain has a double-basin design, with a full length portrait of Columbus forming the centerpiece of the fountain. To the right of the statue is a statue of an old man, while a Native American is seated to his left, symbolizing his significance to America's progress. The bow of the ship with a winged creature in front of the statue symbolizes his contributions as an explorer.
Sculptor: Lorado TaftBuilt to commemorate: Christopher Columbus, explorer who discovered the AmericasTimings: 24 hours, 7 days a weekAddress: Washington, DC 20002, United StatesFees: FreeClosest metro station: Union Station
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Connersmith
Founded in 1999 this art gallery in Washington was formerly known as the Conner Contemporary Art. Currently called Connersmith, the museum is famous for its collection of contemporary art and post-war paintings.
The gallery is reputed for its exhibition of works from artists like Susan MacWilliam, Kenny Hunter, Thomas Downing and Morris Louis. It houses a huge 12,000 square feet of exhibition space. It works to promote emerging artists and mainly focuses on art with social relevance. Leo Villareal’s installation of LED lights merged with computer technologies remains a widely acclaimed exhibition at Connersmith. It serves as a house for abstract and conceptual art pieces carrying larger social purposes. It also hosts regular art fairs. So, keep yourself updated on the happenings of this art gallery in Washington DC. Visit the gallery to witness some of the very unique and updated exhibitions from young and emerging artists.
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