The garden is truly nice, no matter when you come. You could enjoy the view of prisedent's palace, or watch lovely squirrels, or anti-nuclear activist's tent all year around.

Across from the White House, a great place to hang out if you have a weekday free. Near Decatur house, I think it was the scene of a duel in the 1790's and that Aaron Burr was one of the participants.

Great view. Avoid the crowds and see the White House up close

right in front of the White House-worth checking out. loved the Lafayette Statue.

On the many beautiful days in DC a stroll to this park is a wonderful way to get some exercise and enjoy the city.

Nice place with small pool with ducks around. A lot of statues with significant value in American history. Right opposite the White House.

I remember when buses used to go past the White House but now the area is a massive pedestrian area with Lafayette Square park alongside, St. John's Church in the back, the Hay Adams Hotel on the corner and not too far away to the east is Old Ebbit Grill, all right in back of the White House and the... More

Each corner has a statue of a foreigner who helped the US gain independence. There are often protestors there, in front of the WH, in their lonely plaints against something.

Sit and consider what history has been made in this little park. It is right in front of the White House and next too all sorts of interesting places like Decatur House.