Madison Dr Northwest, Washington Mall

12th Street in Washington D.C. is a smaller avenue that really cuts though downtown. It has excellent access to the metro, including passing right by the Federal Triangle (across the street from the old post office building) and passing the west elm stop farther north. There are many popular small restaurants and cafes along this road, and as far as sightseeing, the burke statue is located on the right going north in a small park.

I visited this area with my boyfriend for Valentine's day. I lived in local Herndon for a while and knew that D.C. was annoying but this takes the cake. If you are from another area or country don't drive through here! There are so many loops and holes and the street signs are sometimes missing. I messed up my tire in a hole on this street. BEWARE!