Comments on: Neptune on the Potomac – The Awakening – Hains Point http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/ A Washington DC insider’s travel guide that’s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian, site see Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:38:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jon http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1816 Jon Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:19:08 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1816 In my opinion, the new location at National Harbor is not as good as the old location at Hains Point, but the kids shoulds still love to play on the big old guy. In my opinion, the new location at National Harbor is not as good as the old location at Hains Point, but the kids shoulds still love to play on the big old guy.

]]> By: ROSILAND http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1698 ROSILAND Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:00:27 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1698 I used to visit "The Awakening" often as a teenager, 1982-85. I thought it was great. We just moved back to this area. That was the first thing we wanted our children to see. We were so disappointed when we got there and it was gone. This was about 2 wks ago. It was killing me wondering what happened and why it was gone. I am so happy I now know that it still exists. We will be taking a trip soon to see it at it's new home. Now the kids will know that we did not just make this up. Lol I used to visit “The Awakening” often as a teenager, 1982-85. I thought it was great. We just moved back to this area. That was the first thing we wanted our children to see. We were so disappointed when we got there and it was gone. This was about 2 wks ago. It was killing me wondering what happened and why it was gone. I am so happy I now know that it still exists. We will be taking a trip soon to see it at it’s new home. Now the kids will know that we did not just make this up. Lol

]]> By: Jon http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 Jon Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:23:57 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1552 Christelle: Just remember that the statute was moved to National Harbor. Here's my post on the new location, along with a couple photos. http://www.thedctraveler.com/visiting-an-old-friend-the-awakening/ Christelle:
Just remember that the statute was moved to National Harbor.

Here’s my post on the new location, along with a couple photos.

http://www.thedctraveler.com/visiting-an-old-friend-the-awakening/

]]> By: Christelle Meyer http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1550 Christelle Meyer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:03:38 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1550 I've seen this sculpture back in 1996, and I was absolutely blown away. It is absolutely magnificent. I took pictures of it and I even posed on the hand of it....it was great. I remember standing there for a good 10 minutes looking at how it is just so perfectly sized. I mean, it was unbelievable. To this day, when I think of my DC visit, this sculpture always gets talked about. This is a MUST SEE for anyone that can enjoy art...even if you could careless, it is something that you will remember forever! My family and I are going to DC to visit. This will be their first and my second, but I will make sure that I show them this spectacular piece of art! I’ve seen this sculpture back in 1996, and I was absolutely blown away. It is absolutely magnificent. I took pictures of it and I even posed on the hand of it….it was great. I remember standing there for a good 10 minutes looking at how it is just so perfectly sized. I mean, it was unbelievable. To this day, when I think of my DC visit, this sculpture always gets talked about. This is a MUST SEE for anyone that can enjoy art…even if you could careless, it is something that you will remember forever!

My family and I are going to DC to visit. This will be their first and my second, but I will make sure that I show them this spectacular piece of art!

]]> By: Gabby http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1127 Gabby Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:50:38 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1127 im a kid and i love the Hanis Point statue!! im a kid and i love the Hanis Point statue!!

]]> By: Jon http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1010 Jon Sat, 31 May 2008 20:12:00 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1010 I haven't, but perhaps if someone has, they can comment. I haven’t, but perhaps if someone has, they can comment.

]]> By: Ked http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-1032 Ked Sat, 31 May 2008 20:06:58 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-1032 Has anyone seen the Awakening without limbs, just the head in the ground? When I was a kid I saw it without the limbs and I thought that occasionally and the gradually uncovered him. Has anyone seen the Awakening without limbs, just the head in the ground? When I was a kid I saw it without the limbs and I thought that occasionally and the gradually uncovered him.

]]> By: Famous DC Sculpture Awakens to Leave http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-653 Famous DC Sculpture Awakens to Leave Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:35:28 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-653 [...] has since become one of the most popular non-monument sculptures in Washington, DC and a great photo op for parents with kids, lovers and tourists alike.  At night, the sculpture has an eerie yet [...] [...] has since become one of the most popular non-monument sculptures in Washington, DC and a great photo op for parents with kids, lovers and tourists alike.  At night, the sculpture has an eerie yet [...]

]]> By: Photo of the Week - A Night Time Awakening http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-507 Photo of the Week - A Night Time Awakening Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:46:08 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-507 [...] couple months ago, I took a drive out to Hains Point and took a few photographs of The Awakening, a 5-part aluminum sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, [...] [...] couple months ago, I took a drive out to Hains Point and took a few photographs of The Awakening, a 5-part aluminum sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, [...]

]]> By: Marine Corps Marathon of the Monuments http://www.thedctraveler.com/2006/11/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Marine Corps Marathon of the Monuments Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:34:32 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/neptune-on-the-potomac-the-awakening-haines-point/#comment-165 [...] relaxing viewing location might be at Hains Point (mile 17) along the picturesque Potomac River in East Potomac Park.  Pack a picnic and make an [...] [...] relaxing viewing location might be at Hains Point (mile 17) along the picturesque Potomac River in East Potomac Park.  Pack a picnic and make an [...]

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