Washington DC

Discover Secret Washington DC: hidden places off the beaten track, historical oddities, quirky bars, sites of the unusual and the unknown.

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Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan is a Washington DC neighbourhood that was formed in the 1950s and has been a hub for culture and diversity…

1 Aug 2022 5 min read

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The Exorcist Stairs

The centerpiece of the dramatic climax of the greatest horror film ever made and the place where both Father Karras and…

1 Jul 2022 5 min read

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Joan Of Arc Statue

Washington DC's Joan of Arc statue celebrates the heroism of a 19 year old French woman who was burnt at the stake for …

17 Jun 2022 5 min read

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The Throne Of The Third Heaven

The throne of the third heaven is a modern masterpiece made in secret over 14 years by a Washington DC janitor working …

13 Jun 2022 5 min read

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Washington's Please Don't Do Coke In The Bathroom Signs

In 2014, a Washington pub opened with a charming piece of knitware on its walls: a 'please don't do coke in the bathroo…

23 May 2022 5 min read

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The Big Chair

The big chair is a giant chair in Washington DC. It was made to promote a local shop and, for one 42 day period, a woma…

13 May 2022 5 min read

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Culture House DC

Culture House DC is a vibrant performance space in a converted Baptist church, one of the few building's to survive the…

13 May 2022 5 min read

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Enthroned Washington

Enthroned Washington is a huge shirtless sculpture of George Washington. It shocked and appalled the people of 1840s Am…

13 May 2022 5 min read