📜 Forgotten staircase on Washington, D.C.'s waterfront.
🔍 Originally intended as a dock for dignitaries, later a concert space.

Why Go

🎶 Historic concert venue for "Sunset Symphonies" (1935-1965)
🏞️ Offers nice views over the Potomac into Virginia
🏃‍♀️ Popular spot for joggers using stairs as "stadium steps"
🏛️ Integral part of the National Mall's landscape

Why Avoid

💤 Described as a "useless set of stairs leading to nowhere" after concerts ceased

Tips

🌅 Visit at dawn or sunset for scenic views
👟 Wear comfortable shoes if planning to use stairs for exercise

Cost

💰 Free

Hours

🕒 Open daily