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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness opened the Hare Krishna Temple in Maryland in 1975. The temple houses the first Krishna deity in the US called Madanmohan. The temple is located on the banks of a creek, allowing visitors to connect with their spiritual side in the presence of nature. The 12-acre campus is home to a cultural center and a farm, where cattle is reared and vegetables are grown. The temple welcomes visitors throughout the year, irrespective of the religion they practice. The temple celebrates Janmastami, the birth of Krishna with great fanfare. Occurring during fall, visitors are treated to special pujas and carnival like festivities, with traditional Indian games and rides being the center of attraction. Read More

Jefferson District Park

Jefferson District Golf Course is a 9-hole executive course which is very beautifully landscaped. With a gently rolling playing surface (with four ponds), it is ideal for golfers who prefer walking. The course offers a very challenging round of golf and has a par five and sometimes certain par fours.

Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial honors Thomas Jefferson,one of the Founding Fathers of America and the author of the United States Declaration of Independence. The neoclassical exterior consists of a number of columns and a shallow dome made of marble. The interior houses the bronze statue of Jefferson, standing at 19ft tall. The southwest wall also contains a panel with excerpts of the Declaration of Independence. The monument lies on the Tidal Basin of the Potomac River, with a large number of cherry blossom trees surrounding it. Designed by:John Russell PopeBuilt to commemorate: Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers and 3rd President of the United States of AmericaTimings: 24 hours, 7 days a weekAddress: 16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, United StatesFees: FreeClosest metro station: Smithsonian Metro Station Read More

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

Located in Columbia, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is one of the best botanical gardens in Washington D.C. for its collection of rare plants. The summer from May to September usually experiences the flower blooming season, whereas October to March is the best for bird watching period in the garden. With over 236 bird species and numerous outdoor activities like hiking, painting, photography and trails to explore, this is a must-visit for a one-day picnic in Washington D.C. Read More

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the soldiers who fought during the Korean War of the 1950’s. The main components of the memorial include a mural wall, the column, a United Nations wall and a Pool of Remembrance. The design of the Mural Wall consists of two granite walls intersecting a circle at the end. It contains around 2500 images of the American service personnel photographed during the war, with these images being sandblasted into the granite. The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the soldiers who fought during the Korean War of the 1950’s. The main components of the memorial include a mural wall, the column, a United Nations wall and a Pool of Remembrance. The design of the Mural Wall consists of two granite walls intersecting a circle at the end. It contains around 2500 images of the American service personnel photographed during the war, with these images being sandblasted into the granite. Sculptors: Frank Gaylord (The Column) Louis Nelson (Mural Wall)Built to commemorate: Soldiers who served during the Korean WarTimings: 24 hours, 7 days a weekAddress: 900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024, United StatesFees: Free Closest metro station: Foggy Bottom GWU Station Read More

Kreeger Museum

A modern and contemporary art gallery in Washington DC, the Kreeger Museum displays collections majorly drawn from the genre of Modernist, impressionist and Expressionist school of arts. The notable collection spanning through the 1850s includes nine of Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Miro. The museum also houses a sculpture garden which expands the exhibition to the exterior and open setting. Embellished with sculptures from Rainer Lagemann and George Rickey it remains a beautiful attraction among the visitors. The Sculpture Terrace and the reflecting pool terrace called Inventions accounts for the most photographed and aesthetic corners of the construction. The building which was formerly home to David Lloyd Kreeger and Carmen Kreeger is a work of art in itself because of its elaborate wooden walking paths. Read More

Langston Golf Course and Driving Range

Langston golf course and driving range is a hilly 18-hole course stretched for almost 6300 yards (5800 m) par 72. Considered one of the best public owned courses in the district, it is the only golf course in the city with water hazards. Containing two 500+ yard par-5s, the course can be played in 9 or 18 holes. Also it offers a 30+ stall driving range with its own parking entrance.

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most visited memorials of Washington DC. Designed like a neoclassical temple, it pays tribute to the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the US, who is credited with abolishing slavery and moderinixing the US economy. The memorial consists of a seated statue of Lincoln on a tall pedestal, made of marble. The 30ft statue is flanked by walls with inscriptions of the two most famous speeches of his career, the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address. The exterior of the memorial is also made fully of marble, with the 36 columns designed to resemble that of a Greek temple. The Lincoln Memorial has been the site of many famous moments in American history. This includes the famous “I Have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr., as part of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s. Designed by: Daniel Chester French (Interiors)Artists involved: Piccirilli Brothers (Statue) Jules Guerin (Painting)Built to commemorate: Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of United States of AmericaTimings: 24 hours, 7 days a weekAddress: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United StatesFees: FreeClosest metro station: Foggy Bottom GWU Station Read More

Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill

Home to the statues of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary McLeod Bethune, the Lincoln Park on Capitol Hill is a historically and culturally significant park in Washington DC. Established a decade after the assassination of President Lincoln, the park in Washington is a neighbourhood place visited by a large chunk of tourists as well as locales. It holds sentimental value in the form of these sculptures. The statue of Lincoln stands with a black man facing the statue of Mary McLeod Bethune and together they represent the struggles and conflicts of the great civil war. The largest urban park in Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park was historically a part of the larger chain of military hospitals. The Lincoln Square as it was historically called, must be on your list of parks in Washington DC not solely because of the magnificent natural beauty it has to offer right in the middle of the busy city but because the park offers an enriching encounter with history and culture. Read More

Live Casino and Hotel

Live Casino & Hotel is one of the biggest casinos in Washington D.C., with over 200 table games, 2 high limit rooms, 4000 slot machines and a poker room. With the finest cigars in the city, Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio are the city's first outdoor gaming areas. The newly established Sports & Social Maryland in the casino is a unique sports bar and restaurant in Washington D.C.