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Insiders Guide: Mark Plotkin

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| July 19, 2010 - 10:40am | Comments (1)

 Mark Plotkin -- WTOP, Political Commentator, names his top 5 favorite places to visit in Washington DC.

Cultural Tourism DC has asked some prominent Washingtonians to share with us their favorite places or events that are special and unique to DC. What we've collected, is a distinctive mix of some of DC's more popular monuments and memorials, and a few hidden little-known treasurers.

1. Wilson Building.  A wonderful historic building to explore, but first check out the plaque with the narrative about why DC is not represented in Congress.
 
2. Play tennis at Rose Park Recreation Center, 27th and O Streets, or  the Volta Park Recreation Center.
 
3. La Tasca Restaurant.  Expensive but well worth it, and no orchestral din.
  
4. Georgetown Waterfront.  Great place to walk along and see the cafes and boat traffic.
 
5. Foggy Bottom.  Another great area to explore. During basketball season take in a game at the Smith Center at George Washington University (and my alma mater).

 

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Five Favorite Places

Submitted by John Huennekens (not verified) on August 11, 2010 - 2:49pm.

- Fletcher's Boathouse - a great starting point for enjoying the outdoors since you can boat, hike or bicycle in different directions along the river, canal, or the Capital Crescent Trail.

- Dumbarton Oaks - between the private gardens and public park, the house tour and the museum; my favorite spot is the pre-Columbian art collection housed in pavilions designed by Phillip Johnson.

- West Front of the Capitol - nowadays you need to arrange a Congressional escort to get past the security, but the views and ambience as the evening turns to night can make any taxpayer feel like they're part owner of a magnificent palace. If you can't find a way to stroll around the exterior of this "public" building, try visiting the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress across the street, which is also a magnificent public space.

- Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park - I don't know which aspect I like the most: the green mall on top, the cascade splashing down the hill, or the activities and ideals embodied in Washington Parks and People's Josephine Parks Butler Center across 15th St.

- Bonsai and Penjing Pavilions at the National Arboretum - no offense to my other favorite places, but this one made the cut because of the centuries of attentive care that have been devoted to the various trees on exhibit here.

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