Culture sights in Washington, DC
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Watergate Complex
The Watergate is an iconic bit of Washingtonia. The riverfront complex of private apartments, designer boutiques and deluxe hotel is an integral feature of the city’s facade. And then there’s that little break-in that occurred here in 1972, when the Democratic National Committee headquarters was raided by Nixon’s Committee to Re-elect the President – CREEP. Monica Lewinsky, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Condoleezza Rice have all lived here. As of writing, the interior of the complex was closed to the public for renovations through 2009.
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Marine Barracks
The ‘Eighth and Eye Marines’ are on largely ceremonial duty at the nation’s oldest Marine Corps post. Most famously, this is home barracks of the Marine Corps Band, once headed by John Philip Sousa, king of the military march, who was born nearby at 636 G St SE. On summer Friday evenings, the two-hour ceremonial drill parade featuring the band, drum and bugle corps and silent drill team is a must-see. Call weeks in advance for reservations or show up for general admission (not guaranteed) at 8:15pm.
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National Public Radio
If, like us, you cannot complete the day without Morning Edition, All Things Considered and This American Life, may we direct you to the wedge-like headquarters of NPR, the best thing to happen to radio since…nah, pretty much ever. Tours include strolls past the foreign and national desks and a peek into the organization’s satellite control room.
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