Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Gaithersburg

"The most visited of the memorials, the 19-foot seated figure of Abraham Lincoln dedicated in 1922, never fails to inspire. It is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address. The 39 columns on all four sides of the chamber represent the states that existed at Lincoln’s death."

"Allan Baxter / Collection: Photographer's Choice RF / Getty Images. Many years went into planning the memorial to American's 16th president. An early proposal called for a statue of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by statues of 37 other people, six on horseback."

"The Lincoln Memorial sits on the opposite side of the reflecting pool from the Washington Monument. You can photograph Lincoln up close or get a distant view from across the reflecting pool (bring a long lens for this). Lincoln Memorial by Marc Andre"

"You will see the Capitol to the East and the Washington Monument to the West. The Smithsonian is comprised of 19 museums. Since you have limited time to tour the city, I would suggest that you pick just one museum to explore, either the National Museum of Natural History or the National Museum of American History. Both museums are located across the Mall (to the north of the Smithsonian Metro Station) There is so much to see and so little time--grab a museum map and spend an hour or two exploring the exhibits."

"Danita Delimont/Gallo Images Collection/Getty Images (cropped). Architect Robert Mills' initial design for the Washington Monument honored America's first president with a 600-foot tall, square, flat-topped pillar. At the base of the pillar, Mills envisioned an elaborate colonnade with statues of 30 Revolutionary War heroes and a soaring sculpture of George Washington in a chariot."

"The most iconic and recognizable building in DC is hard not to photograph since it’s DC’s tallest building. From the Tidal Basin, steps of the Lincoln Memorial or standing right next to it, the Washington Monument looks great from all angles. You can also get a unique angle of the Washington Monument from the POV bar at the W Hotel."

"United States Capitol Building, Washington, DC, Supreme Court (L) and Library of Congress (R) in Background. Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge Archive Photos/Getty Images (cropped). For almost two centuries, America's governing bodies, the Senate and the House of Representatives, have gathered under the dome of the US Capitol."

"It is hard to believe it, but the Capitol is among the free things to do in Washington DC!. There is a free tour of the building if you book in advance!. Even if you aren’t able to book in advance, you can go into the lower level behind the Capitol and visit the museum."

"Day or night, the US Capitol building is one of Washington, D.C.'s most monumental sights. The marble edifice is a symbol of American Democracy, and the giant dome is based on St. Peter's in Rome. Make sure to step inside and see the rotunda under the dome."

"Designed in the Beaux-Arts style with giant columns, open light, granite and bronze doors and marble floors, the library surpasses all other local institutions when it comes to its comprehensive cultural collections. The numbers speak for themselves. The print and photographs division holds 15 million visual images, while the publication department has the world’s largest collection of graphic novels and comic books, at 5,000 titles, and an extensive collection of works by political cartoonist Herbert L. Block, or “Herblock,” on public view since 2011."

"The Library of Congress is unlike any other library in the world. The world’s largest library, it is home to more than 100 million books, maps, recordings, manuscripts, films and photos including items from Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection. In fact, it was Jefferson who donated many items to the library after it was destroyed by a fire in 1814."

"When it was created in 1800, the Library of Congress was primarily a resource for Congressmen. The library was located where the legislators worked, in the U.S."

"The White House is the elegant mansion of America's president, but its beginnings were humble. Irish-born architect James Hoban may have modeled the initial structure after the Leinster House, a Georgian style estate in Dublin, Ireland. Made of Aquia sandstone painted white, the White House was more austere when it was first built from 1792 to 1800."

"After lunch, walk west on Pennsylvania Avenue and you will come to President’s Park and the White House. Take some photos and enjoy a view of the White House grounds. The seven-acre public park across the street is a popular site for political protests and a good place to people watch."

"Play image association with the words “ Washington, DC, ” and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the White House. The president’s pad is likely to take your breath away the first time you see it,... Top ChoiceMuseum in Upper Northwest DC"

"DC's best meditation spot has to be the West Potomac Park, the area between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. It includes the Tidal Basin, which shimmers pink when the beautiful cherry trees bloom around March or April (according to spring's whim)."

"This is a national park adjacent to the National Mall, west of the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. Major attractions in the area include Constitution Gardens, the Reflecting Pool, the Vietnam, Korean, Lincoln, Jefferson, World War II, and FDR memorials."

"Address: 301 South Harrison StreetLength: 1.2 milesDifficulty: Easy to difficultBikeable: Paved trail yes, natural trail noTrail Map:ViewDescription: This beautiful and secluded 95.5 acre park offers a whole host of family activities. Trails throughout this park offer a beautiful setting for bird watching and other outdoor activities. There are sightings of everything from woodpeckers to wood ducks and warblers."

"The Washington Square Shops offer a variety of services you may need during your visit to Washington DC together with a few fashion and other retail outlets. You will find a shoe repair outlet (Cobbler’s Bench Shoe Repair), an AT&T and Verizon Wireless, and an optician (My Eye Dr). You can do some lingerie shopping at Victoria’s Secret, have the perfect shave or men’s skin-care ritual at The Art of Shaving and then find your latest must-have accessories at Lou Lou Boutique."

"From oozing grilled cheeses to warm pockets of bao and gooey bread pudding, it’s impossible to leave this local marketplace in a serious food coma. If you’re in DC, make sure to head over to Union Market for the famous Korean inspired tacos or Red Apron’s stand for anything chorizo."

"You and and a crowd could each get your own meal/cuisine and then sit down and enjoy together. So far I’m tried the Dosa’s, Waffles, Bagels, Mediterranean, and ice cream, none of with disappoint. Sweet Waffle, Dosa, and Kombucha on tap"

"destination if you're searching for a weekend brunch spot, craving a snack on your way to visit the Capitol, or, you know, hungry. Oyster bar, bakery, taqueria, soda shop, sandwich shop, Korean taco grill—all..."

"Welcome to one of the District’s best-known and most-loved Italian hubs. Since opening in 1983, Filomena has established itself as a Georgetown institution and been profiled by Forbes, the Travel Channel, and the Food Network, as well as raved about by people from all over the D.C. metro area who have stopped in over the years."

"3 out of 5 stars Restaurants Italian Georgetown. Your best chance of catching a celebrity sighting in DC?. Getting dinner at Filomena."

"A Georgetown institution with a tenure dating all the way back to 1986, Ristorante Piccolo delights its patrons both with its fine Italian menu and the richness of its Tuscan-inspired décor. The venue itself stands out thanks to its romantic feel, which is only enhanced by its second-story balcony that looks out on the C&O Canal and the neighborhood. Chef Arnaldo Rubio has carefully curated brunch, lunch, and dinner menus with a number of prix fixe specials so that guests can affordably enjoy the best the restaurant has to offer."

"Ristorante Piccolo in Historic Georgetown turns any night out into a romantic occasion. Book a table on the second-floor balcony for a stunning view of the C&O Canal to complement ..."

"The Art Museum of the Americas is the first art museum in the US that is primarily devoted to exhibiting works of modern and contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean. The museum's collection consists of 2000 objects in varying media including painting, sculpture, installations, prints, drawings, and photographs."

"The National Gallery of Art is home to an outdoor sculpture garden filled with works from both well-known and up-and-coming artists. It is “designed to offer year-round enjoyment to the public in one of the preemptive locations on the National Mall.”. The Garden isn’t just home to some magnificent sculptures, though."

"Part of the National Gallery of Art, the Sculpture Garden has an amazing collection of outdoor artwork that ranges from the aesthetically pleasing to the mind-bendingly weird. You could spend a whole day just wandering the trails and looking at all of the goods. Graft is a tree made entirely out of silver."

"Grab your mittens and your sweetie as you ice skate in the middle of the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Afterwards, make a beeline for hot chocolate and cookies at the on-site Pavilion Café. In warm weather, this rink transforms into a stunning fountain."