D.C. Art and Architecture Amble via U St. & Logan Circle

About this event

Grab the cameras for a photogenic frolic on this 5.4mile easy walk that is flat & paved. Pace: 3mph. The trek ambles about multiple D.C. Murals (https://washington.org/visit-dc/where-to-find-street-murals-washington-dc) and colorful corridors through two historic neighborhoods: Shaw/ U Street & Logan Circle. Upon departing from the Convention Center the walk first guffaws at the Marion street garden (https://cityblossoms.org/community-green-spaces/), then meanders past the massive Westminster Park Mural (https://wnadc.org/playground/) (pictured), before trekking by the HOWARD THEATER (https://www.unionstagepresents.com/the-howard/shows) which features a delightful Duke Ellington statue. From here, the amble unwinds on U street: observing the Spirit of Freedom Memorial (https://historicsites.dcpreservation.org/items/show/1231), Bohemian Caverns (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Caverns), and of course awesome alleys of art! Latter of the circuit strolls through scenic streets, such as Swann and Vermont, pausing at a "BARBIE POND" phenomenon, en route to a partial circumnavigation of both Logan and Thomas Circles. Historical homes abound as well as a saunter by the Scottish Rite Temple and the Samuel Gompers Memorial (https://www.nps.gov/places/000/samuel-gompers-memorial.htm). After ambling among the artworks of Blagden alley (https://savingplaces.org/stories/the-hidden-history-inside-washington-dc-blagden-alley) and a hidden (& former) horse stable, the walk concludes following a colorful gas station canvas! NOTES: 1\. Trail Forecast= Art/ Mural MAP (.pdf) (https://muralsdcproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MuralsDC-U-Street-Walking-Tour.pdf); Logan Circle Heritage Trail MARKERS (https://www.hmdb.org/results.asp?Search=Series&SeriesID=274) \| Street shoes/ Sneakers best\. THIS WALK HAS A STRICT ATTANDACE LIMIT (max. \~20); those who have a history a 'no-shows' will be removed from attending. 2\. Alight from Mt Vernon Sq 7th St\-Convention Center station \(GR/ YL line\) as the walk starts & finishes here\. 3\. Post\- social @Your Only Friend \[menu (https://www.youronlyfrienddc.com/menu) \| location (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9jxFm2YDnnx8SePHA)]. 4\. Footnote: this walk is a grand gander\, resist abstaining\! We try to be punctual with our event times so please be respectful to others and show up a few minutes early. Note, we often limit the RSVPs to keep group sizes manageable. If you are on the waitlist but would really like to join, reach out to the organizer. Our events prioritize metro accessibility by meeting and ending at metro stations. Sometimes we start/stop at the same station, sometimes we do not. Please double check the event description to see if you can manage transportation. If you would like to support these 'Meetup meanders', you can do so here: PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ragesnailonline?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US) or CashApp (https://cash.app/$UtahSnail). Your RSVP to this Meetup is your digital attestation & signature that you agree to: RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS, the host and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any LOSS/ INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.