The cathedral is an astonishing example of Gothic architecture. From crypt to observation point, everything is interesting. There is a $15 entrance fee (this is not a federal museum) which is reasonable given the enormous maintenance costs. There was an interesting exhibit of outsider art in the observation area (a church of souls like presentation). It requires a drive (or Uber) to get out there, but it's worth the detour.

A visit to this cathedral is important just because of its significance to the nation, in that it has held a number of important services, sermons, and funerals. It is the resting place for Woodrow Wilson, Hellen Keller and her companion Annie Sullivan, although it is unclear where the latter two are buried other than the dedicated plaque. There is a charge for admission, which is a bit much in my opinion. A special Lego exhibit is a must see. They are building a Lego replica of the church, and for a fee you can get some bricks and help in the process. We did our own tour; the actual tour may have provided additional information.

If you are visiting the National Cathedral by Metro, the nearest station is Tenley Town is approximately a 30 minute walk along Wisconsin Avenue. You need to book an online ticket (chargeable), for a specific day which can be used at any time during that day and is classed as self-guided tour. There are also other tours available which attract an additional cost. The cathedral opens at 10am and I arrived 45 minutes before opening so I could explore the grounds. There are other buildings on the cathedral site including a cafe. As an Englishman I felt vey much at home as the sale of the architecture was based on English Gothic. The cathedral is the sixth largest in the world and is vast inside. Included in my ticket was the crypt and a nifty to the outside of the building. Unfortunately due to tight time constraints, I was unable to go to the top of the cathedral for external views. There is currently some ongoing renovations both inside and outside of the cathedral, but this does not necessarily spin the visitor experience.

The Cathedral is as grand and beautiful as any you will see in Europe. It has also been built in modern times in the Gothic style. This makes it very unique with stained glass and carvings reflecting recent history and events. This is a must see on any DC tour.

Really beautiful cathedral! There are some stunning stained glass windows and lots of statues and memorial markers scattered throughout. Our group had a scheduled private tour and we learned a lot of information about the history and architecture of the building. It was a lovely tour and experience

The Washington National Cathedral is one of the best kept secrets of tourist attractions in DC. Words cannot express the beauty and grandeur of this amazing display of architecture. As the 2nd largest cathedral in the U.S., this construction is in line with those located in Europe. I would rate this as a must-see if coming to DC as a tourist. Our college son accompanied and was also amazed. We took the docent guided tour which was excellent--about an hour long. The docent was extremely knowledgeable and obviously has a sense of pride and loyalty to the cathedral. If considering to bring small children (5 and under), I would probably recommend waiting until they are old enough to stand quietly with a group for an hour's length of time.

This was probably the most awe-inspiring building I have ever seen. Pictures don't do it justice. It was an enjoyable and informative tour. The only downside is that the tour guide was very soft spoken. My daughter, who is hard of hearing, could not make out anything she said despite standing close to her. I would recommend that tour guides either use a wired mic or project their voices better.

Choral "Evensong" Concert at 5:30 some weekdays - was lucky enough to catch it - Choir does a wonderful job. Not many people attending - seems they were just starting back up for the season - but truly thought it was a wonderful offering. Cathedral & gardens are lovely - newer building - if I got it right, was just finished around 1990. They still have some prayer / worship offerings via Zoom & live stream services. Not difficult to get there by bus.