Farragut Square is the epicenter of corporate Washington DC, so it should not be surprising to spot several individuals with a serious demeanor. Nonetheless, the square has an upbeat ambiance where picnickers can enjoy the sounds of street musicians in summer. Here, a statue of Civil War Admiral David Farragut stands in the middle of the square with a telescope in his hands. Farragut is prominent for coining the phrase “Full speed ahead!” during the 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama. With a central location ideal for relaxation and community events, visitors come here for the vibrant atmosphere and greenery.
Website: nps.gov
Phone: (703) 465-0500
Cross Streets: Between K St NW and Eye St NW
912 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 ·145.06 mi
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yelpI passed by this dog friendly square several times walking to the downtown area and catching metro lines. Dedicated in April of 1881 the 10' foot bronze statue is in honor of David Glasgow...
MoreFarragut Square Park is a historic little green space laid out in 1791 as part of Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for Washington and today it sits right in the heart of downtown between K Street...
MoreThey really spiffed this park up. It looks so much nicer! I especially liked the comfortable seating they have scattered around the park. I have not seen seating like this before, but it looked...
MoreThis is a terrific park and great location. During warmer months, there are food trucks and on Fridays, the city sets up games and fun activities. Lots of restaurants nearby and of course just...
MoreThe park's not what it was -- wow. I'm shocked at its lack of maintenance. It used to be a nice area to sit and have a snack or two. Maybe it was the time of day I was passing through, but the...
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