Freedom Plaza always has fun/interesting festivals going on from spring to fall. Today I enjoyed the Around The World Cultural Food Festival. There were foods from all over the world and not just vendors, but real artisans. There were also some really cool cultural dance performances. It was a nice crowd, but not so many people that you couldn't be comfortable. Looking forward to going again next year.

Freedom Plaza is a large plaza in downtown D.C. close to the White House. It's often bare when there's not a festival on the plaza, but here's why it's worth a visit: 1) Views: Right off of Pennsylvania Avenue, you have an unobstructed view of the U.S. Capitol. Many famous photographs were taken from the plaza. 2) Skateboarding: During the day, it's one of the few places that attracts skateboarders. If you haven't watched them, it's worth a visit. They have skills and its a sight you don't often see in a city of suits. 3) Festivals: Since it's a large open space, they often host festivals and cultural events on the weekends. 4) Inspiration: The plaza itself is glittered with inspiring quotes and city maps. There's a memorial there to a Polish man who fought for America's freedom during the Revolutionary War.

Diner En Blanc manages to hold their events at secret locations. This year we were at Freedom Plaza. How they managed to close off Pennsylvania Avenue and not have traffic alerts amazes me. Anyway, a good time was had by all. I'm sure the tourists wanted to know what the occasion was!

I was her for the Breast Cancer Walk. Very nice area. Be aware of the homeless population. Usually harmless, but be aware of your stuff.

Excellent square in DC. On summer Sunday’s the Tango Community dances the evening away. Come here to dance for free or to sit and watch. Great place to people watch.