President Roosevelt asked the Commission of Fine Arts about the possibility of erecting a memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Construction went from 1938-43, & Roosevelt laid the first cornerstone himself.
A nice alternative to Central Park; enjoy the breeze during a hot summer day on the lawn or a bench.
A classic and authentic German biergarten, complete with liter steins, bratwurst, and the local Bohemian Community Center.
Good for a nice (real) coffee - not the 'branded' kind next door! Liquor store next door has a robust selection, but best prices are at Walgreens (by about ~15%.)
