The Smithsonian Museum Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
On any given day, more than 60 sculptures are on display in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Some pieces are on permanent display, while others are displayed on a temporary or rotational basis only due to the sometime harsh weather and urban conditions of the city. Most of the landscaped open-air garden is below ground level and surrounded by three-feet walls. Visitors who want to linger a while will find . . . more
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Slide Show - The Sculpture Garden is an oasis of peace along Seventh Street between Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive on the National Mall. On display is a diverse collection of contemporary sculptures of several international artists. The 6.1 acre site, beautifully landscaped with flowering trees, annuals and perennials, provides a respite from the hectic pace and lines at the museums and galleries. Incorporated into the design is a central fountain . . . more
William H. G. FitzGerald Tennis Center - Whether we call it FitzGerald, 16th & Kennedy or Rock Creek, local tennis players know it as the home of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, a place where, for about ten days each year, tennis fans can watch professional tennis players execute points with amazing skill and artistry then on the very next point make the same boneheaded errors that we make on a regular basis. When this happens, many of us shake our heads and say “and they get paid to do that”. . . . more
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum - At the mention of a Smithsonian Museum, we generally think of one of more than a dozen buildings located along the Washington National Mall between the Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial. While these buildings house a wealth of historic and cultural artifacts, the Smithsonian’s list of museums extends far beyond the Mall into Washington, DC’s suburbs and historic neighborhoods. One of those museums, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, . . . more
Southwest Fish Market - Lean a little closer. I’m going to tell you about a secret place, a place that few Washington, DC tourists know about. In fact, a lot of DC locals don’t know about it either. The place is one of the last of its kind on the entire east coast. It's authentic and rarely seen by other tourists even though it's only about five blocks from major tourist attractions like the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Holocaust Museum, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. And best of all, . . . more