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1. Rock Creek Park - Washington
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Address: 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: (202) 895-6000
Business type: National park
Maame N: Great picnic areas. Spacious and clean spaces. Bathrooms were relatively clean for a park. No funky smell, well lit, and ac controlled. Kayaking, pedal boat, and row boat available on the lake. Playgrounds are really nice. Home/bike trail available too.
Esther Y: You can park anywhere with a picnic area. However, traffic can get pretty bad during the day. Lots of trees! There is also a biking path on the side :)
Rosie C: A great place to hike especially during the fall. There are different routes you can take all ranging in distance and intensity. Make sure you get back to your car before dark.
Jessica Long: Beautiful paved trails. Wooded trails that were by the creek. It wasn’t the clearest which direction to go to stay in the main wooded region because there weren’t easily accessible or visualized signs with route maps. But lots of ground to discover.
EDP: Love this park. I wish I had more time to discover more of the location. There’s one section closed off to traffic which made it much more enjoyable.
2. Great Falls Park - Great Falls
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Address: 9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: (703) 757-3101
Business type: National park
Credible Critic: A beautiful park, well-maintained featuring its natural attributes splendidly. The observation areas are well situated for everyone, including the physical-challenged people. Many shaded areas for families to picnic or just simply taking a break to take in the views. We really enjoyed walking, hiking along the river trail. The trail took us right to the edges of many cliffs, showing the spectacular views of the water. A great area to enjoy nature, just a few steps from the hustle of the city. A must visit in the DC area.
Parker Kelley: Very fun experience and atmosphere ! I was thrilled to see that they do military discount upon entry. Finding parking was a little tough due to the amount of spots they have available. The park itself, including the bathrooms and walkways, were clean. They had a food truck serving different types of foods and drinks. The views of the waterfall is amazing & the hiking trails also has great views. I will definitely be back.
Jessica Alva: This place is beautiful! You only need to be a walker to experience its beauty. Lots of paved trails. However, there are pathways you can take that are also clearly marked. Plenty of placards to indicate what happened or what is going on at certain locations. There are the overviews of the falls; personally I liked overview 1 best, as it is the closest to the falls!
armaan Khan: Great place to visit. $20 per car entry fee. The pass is good for a week. Plenty of parking. Multiple view points. Trails is not harsh. White river rafting available. Rocky trail towards the end. There are snakes and spiders along the trail busy over the weekend. The currents are really dangerous. The water is calm near the beginning of the trail. Must experience it.
Steffanny Leiva: What a beautiful place to go for a walk! you really enjoy the view and the constant noise of the water throughout the trail. It is a place that I recommend visiting on weekdays, on weekends many people go and you cannot appreciate the true beauty of the Billy Goat trail.
Da-Wang Wu: There are three overlooks, and each of them has a great view. Although it’s an easy hike, I would recommend wearing comfortable shoes since there are still some rocks and ups and downs. The first overlook is just next to the visitor center, and the other two are within 10 minutes by walking. The entrance fee is $20, and National park pass can be used here. When the weather is good, parking lots can be filled up quickly. Highly recommend for a half/full day trip!
Jeff Kale: Well maintained National Park on the Virginia side of the Potomac River with breathtaking views of the falls and numerous hiking trails. Picnic area near the Visitor Center with charcoal grills and there was a Food Truck there today. Park entrance fees are $20 per vehicle unless you purchase an annual pass for $35 or have a Lifetime Pass. Great family fun!
3. Theodore Roosevelt Island - Washington
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Address: Washington, DC 20037
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (703) 289-2500
Business type: National park
Chris Williams: Pretty cool place in the middle of two very busy, fast moving cities. This is an awesome place to get your mind off things and be in nature for a while. My only complaint is that there were many fountains in the main memorial areas that were totally dry, and I was very sad to see them empty with no water.
Scot Fishman: A great local retreat on the border of DC and VA, Roosevelt Island is a convenient spot for a quick getaway on a beautiful day. The parking situation is a train wreck, but if you can manage to get a spot, the reward awaits you across the bridge!
Saad Attiyah: This is a great get away from the typical D.C. sightseeing. This has a wonderful trail and captures lots of history of Theodore Roosevelt. Free to get in, lots of parking, and very scenic. Traveling to the park, there are lots of beautiful sights - seeing the Potomac, and the view of Georgetown. Bike path friendly.
Hannah: Super cute small island with walking trails.
Amanda Dennis: The best urban wilderness! Great paths, beautiful trees, cool view of Georgetown.
4. Washington Monument Grounds - Washington
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Address: 130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Schedule: Open 24 hours
Telephone: (202) 245-4715
Business type: National park
James Walker: Lots of green spaces around the Washington Monument, which supports festivals, demonstrations, and other organizational celebrations and events. Many of these activities require a permit from the National Park Service, for health asnd safety.
Carlos Niño: Amazing Family Sight! Riding the scooters within the monuments is such an phenomenal experience!
AHMAD FARIT BIN MAZLAN: Very windy and cold in the afternoon and evening. Must visit for tourist
Shashank Sharma: Great historical place to spend time with family and friends, especially if you visit in the month of March end or start of April, you can get to see cherry blossoms around.
Maricela Chavez Ruiz: Excellent place to visit! You just have to come and enjoy the Wisdom heroes. Please check Pictures for amenities.
Millie Kwan: Always great to see the National Monument on person. Currently they are done repairing the facade, but the obelisk is still not open as they are repairing/ renovating the interior of the monument. Am told that the view from the monument is spectacular. It is located at one end of the Mall near the new African American Museum.
rjm2010: Great place to admire! Clean and well kept. May it last for many years to come! America the Beautiful.
5. Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens - Washington
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Address: 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 692-6080
Business type: National park
Madhu Kalepu: Located near DC, Maryland border. Plenty of parking and not so crowded when we visited during long weekend. Place is great for Beautiful nature walks, picnic tables and fresh air. We have spotted Turtles, baby Turtles, Cranes, various birds while doing boardwalk. Garden closes at 4pm and the entry is free. Restrooms located at welcome center
Life in La Plata: One of my all-time favorite parks: so much beauty. You can look at the plants around the ponds, or the ones growing in the ponds, and you can try to spot wildlife in the water and the trees. There are bike paths on the far side of the park (if you drive). Plan to go early, the park closes at 4pm.
Ash Pouvaranukoah: An awesome place to be! The place is crawling with so many types of critters. Restrooms are nice and efficient. Definitely a great quiet place to bring family, friends, or just yourself!
Jill Cobb: It was a nice winter/early spring walk along the ponds and boardwalk. Nothing was blooming, but we saw turtles, frogs, and fish. Seems like summer is the time for the flowers.
Lisa Gump: I came to the gardens with a group of students and it is a beautiful Park to visit. I will admit though that it was tough for us to find. We AR not from the area and it is not easy with all the construction to get here. The park is worth the navigation woes. There are lots of things to see and do.
Connie Massaro: This is a unique aquatic garden in the DC area. Best time to visit is in the morning. The water lilies and the lotus are spectacular. There are different small ponds where they grow the lilies and the lotus. Bring your cameras!!! There is also a boardwalk and trails along the river.
Steven Esquina: The place was really nice lots of plants with beautiful lilies, frogs, deer, even foxes if you are really lucky will scurry about there are smalls docks that you can walk on to get close to the water where you can see ducks there is even an elevated platform where you can see the whole pond!!
Sam Chen: A nice place to spend several leisurely hours. The time I went there the water lily was not quite blooming yet, it must be beautiful when it does.
6. Fort Washington Park - Fort Washington
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Address: 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 8PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Telephone: (301) 763-4600
Business type: National park
Bridgette Jenkins: Great park with a lot of walking trails and historic sites. Really pretty drive through as well or a picnic and bike ride. We went on a Sunday around 10am and there were minimal visitors but got hot quickly so we left about 40min in. But there was still a lot left we didnt see so we plan to return and check out another day and maybe just picnic in the shade.
Jonathan Beary: Great location for an outdoor walk with some amazing sight seeing. The fort is open for limited hours each day but the surrounding areas are still fun to explore. Portable toilets are available for the brave or desperate visitor.
Stella C: Very scenic and lovely to go on a walk and take in the local history. The core by the water and the paths are truly relaxing. You can go to the upper or lower levels or walk between to see all the park has to offer.
Rodricka Elliott: Fort Washington is a cool place to check out, especially if you are an American history buff. You have a chance to not only view the fort, but check out some artillery, period furniture, Harmony Hall (a plantation mansion overlooking the Potomac) and there is, of course, plenty of green space for walking. Also, every first Sunday of the month they fire the cannon, accompanied with a brief history of the fort, on the hour a few times a day. Warning: the sound is VERY loud so it may not be ideal for dogs or persons with sensitive ears.
Moving on with Old Man River Old man river: This fort right across the Potomac from Mount Vernon was built right before the battle of 1814. This is one of the brick and mortar forts built for coastal defense. This fort was to protect Washington DC. It was burned after the fall of Washington. It was then rebuilt and during the War between the states and upgraded with heavy guns. It was then upgraded for WW1. They kept the fort and building the same design.
Monica Arciga: What a wonderful surprise! This fort is huge with lots of green space all around. There are many rooms to imagine how defense took place. The views are great. I was hoping for a little more information about the fort and any battles that occurrrd. Plenty of parking.
Christann Chanell: I love the water. I love living near the water. Fort Washington Park is such a beautiful place to walk, sit, relax, read, enjoy an amazing sunset and even see a family of deer grazing on the grounds! A definite must see for anyone in the area!
7. U.S. National Arboretum - Washington
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Address: 2400 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Business type: National park
Tam B: Take the kids, dogs, family and friends. Nice place to walk and learn about the plants and trees. Get up and get out and walk. Plenty of parking at different location throughout the park. Best part it’s FREE. Avoid the traffic of downtown DC and visit the Arboretum and enjoy the weather. Maybe wait till spring for the herbs and flowers to bloom and bonsai exhibit to open back up.
L: What a gem this place is. You can briskly jog and workout with beautiful scenery. You can casually walk and look to study all the amazing plants. A place you can visit any time of any season because there’s a story it’ll tell at any time.
Rin Wolfe: Very underrated place compared to the many museums in the city center. Lots of interesting sights to see including the famous bonsai collection, historic pillars, and the koi pond. If you have the time, you can poke around and find other interesting bits like the spice garden and state tree collection. Lots of nice paved and maintained paths to explore. Nice to visit any time to year, but most beautiful (and busy) when things are in bloom during spring. If possible, visit early on a weekday. Good place to see birds and other local wildlife too.
Laly Franka: I was impress to see so much beauty in the heart of the district. If you love nature this is the place.
Matthew Nguyen: Many beautiful little trails, sights, plants, and great places to take pictures!
Derek Wider: Nice and pretty, good place for a walk out of the city
Jonathan Zator (JZ): Beautiful escape from the city
Sean Finnegan: Such a jewel in DC. Great for leisurely strolls and/or finding a quiet spot to contemplate life.
Sinbat Siraseranant: Very nicely kept with variety of exotic plants.
8. Fort Dupont Park - Washington
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Address: Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
Telephone: (202) 426-7723
Business type: Park
Hailey Duncan: My dog and I seemed to have the hiking trails all to ourselves this morning(besides a couple of deer families) which was a real treat! The wooded area was quite and beautiful. Although it seems like the trail maintaine could be better in some places and there was some illegal trash dumped near the community garden.
George Brooks: Nationals Baseball Academy tryouts today w nephew Chris Ross from Laurel Baseball League.. Good job Chris
Kevin Spann: The park was a great place to host 1000 people. There was a stage, fenced in dance area, and Portable Potties. Leashed dogs were there and the atmosphere in the park offers sunshine and shade.
Gary Redmond: The park was wonderful. It had a baseball and softball game going on at the same time. Very impressive place to watch ball games.
Carl Rowland: Went there for a free concert had a great time no acholic beverages are allowrd in this park they will take it and trash it.
Louis Paul: We went to PRIDE in the PARK and the WEATHER was BEAUTIFUL!!
Layvizzle Vision: It really depends on what you are looking for. Hmmm u may be surprised at what you might experience.
Jay Gatling: Amazing night to see Rare Essence at Ft. Dupont.
9. Anacostia Park - Washington
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4.5
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Address: 1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu
Business type: Park
Carolyn Grant: This is an underrated park, it has lots to offer. I took my class off preschool down here and just playing they had fun. People who know just know.... fishing ,roller skating ring, basketball, picnic, nature watching,walking,playgrounds. Rowing, Kayaking and so much more.
Nathan Lapin: Great trail to walk or bike. Has nice stopping points so one can overlook the river. We even saw a helicopter land nearby!
Margaritta L Martin: Washington DC has changed since I left the metropolitan area when I lived in Maryland It was my favorite park to go too and relax or grill near the river I asked my sister who lives in Dc did Anacostia Park and other Parks I visited existed and she told me all still do
Jessica Light: Nice little spot for a doggy play date
Brian Burrell (Big B): There can be heavy foot traffic. But good for a bike ride or walk sf cookout. Starting to be kept clean often
Richard Newman: Not the park I grew up with back in the day. My hats off to those who made what it is today 100% better. not the feds . everyday people !
K Wallace: When that weather gets warm in the park
10. Tregaron Conservancy - Washington
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Address: 3100 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 8PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 810-5009
Business type: Nature preserve
Monica Arciga: Beautiful area for walking, hiking, running, and sitting. There lots of paths to explore, many are shady. There are little creeks and a large pond where you can find fish and frogs. Lots of benches to take a rest. My 4- and 6- year olds love exploring here. Plenty of signs for social distancing and wearing a mask.
Mike Samras: Small but really nice trail system with an amazing bike path nearby (Klingle Rd.). Nice little longer, bridges, benches, shaded paths, and open fields. Great for hikes with little kids.
Mathew Crichton: Beautiful little park with plenty of walking paths and benches. Loved it!
Samson Williams: Lovely place. Entrance is by the Washington International School and then you go into and past the school to reach the conservancy.
Matthew Katcher: A quiet secluded park, hidden just off the Klingle Valley Trail.
11. Fort Marcy - McLean
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Address: McLean, VA 22101
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (703) 289-2500
Business type: National park
Robin: Small park with canons scattered alongside pathways. Informational signs tell the history of the place. Tables for picnic. Good for a short walk or as a break from driving.
Shannon Israelsen: Nice little outdoor escape from the city, though you can hear cars on either Chain Bridge or the GW Parkway from any given spot. The sign indicates a circular trail around the old fort, but we never could find a trail that didn’t dead end. There are no trail markings to speak, so it’s a bit of a guessing game. It’s a good place on a hot sunny day because it’s all wooded and shade is abundant. Our little boy enjoy the cannons and had fun on the unpaved trails.
Tommy Davis: Very secluded spot and wood it trails that eventually lead out to a view of the Potomac. Nice hike with rolling paths
Andrew Sharp: I have driven by it hundreds of times, but first visited last weekend. There is not much there. The fort is an earthen work fort. There are cannons, but have no historical value as they are mostly props. The signage is interesting. The best find for me was access to the Potomac Heritage Trail. There are only about a dozen parking spots and I would guess in summer they fill up quickly with hikers.
Cathy Roberts: Great plfor history buffs! buffs!
12. Soapstone Valley Park - Washington
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Address: Washington, DC 20008
Schedule: Temporarily closed
Business type: Park
Jay Empty: So much fun and beauty; had a blast jumping between stones and logs.
Marjorie D: Shady respite from the bustle of Connecticut Ave, bountiful birdsong, a few more cicadas in recent days, and friendly neighbors. Several creek crossings - choose your footwear well and bring a camera!
Dave Brown: Great to have this lovely park in our backyard but the constant flow of trash from the sewer is pretty off putting. The trails are well maintained, fallen trees promptly moved off trail and the stream crossings add some excitement to an otherwise short 0.75 mile stretch down to rock creek. I typically walk through with a small bag to pick up trash but after each rainstorm a fresh batch comes down.
Leif Engler: Beutiful place to hike, be careful while crossing the stream though.
Karl Schmidt: Very nice unpaved dirt path along along the creek and leading directly into the main Rock Creek park (although the trail ends at road that can be tricky to cross when there is traffic because there is no sidewalk/shoulder for about 150 feet and some people drive rather fast through the park). Lots of smaller deer trails. Most stream crossings are over stepping stones (no bridges, even on the main trail). Some parts take 3-4 days to dry up after a big rain.
Ashley Kincaid: Trail is closed 3/7/22 and will not reopen until 10/23/23!
13. Mount Vernon Trail - Lyles-Crouch
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Address: 1198 George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22314
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (703) 289-2500
Business type: National park
Mike B: Great paved trail between DC and Mt Vernon. Parked at Jomes point rode to Mt. Vernon and back. Gets twisty and fun in some areas. Alternates from woods to Great views of the river. More hills than advertised gets hillier the closer you get to Mt. Vernon. Great ride.
e d: So far this is the best trail I ever been on. You get to pass around the memorials,plane landing watch area & beautiful bodies of water scenes. Anacostia is next up
Alfonso Ch: Nice bike ride. Challenging incline as you get close to Mt Vernon. Good views of Potomac. Well paved.
Li Hong: Hard to get to by car because the entrance looks like apartments, but its that area. You can go to the park below the bridge or the trail along the bridge on top! Sadly I got rained out of crossing the bridge but I will try again another time :)
Bryan Chambers: The scenery is spectacular and if you only hike a few miles of the whopping 18 mile trail, you may feel differently. ...and no, I did not hike the 18 miles. Truly a great trail to work on your miles. I plan to target different portions of the trail to build my miles.
Naheed Mann: Breath taking sunrise and sunsets along this trail. I work at Carl Sandburg Middle school off of Fort Hunt road and only took the job because of my drive in and drive out. I see the Potomac river off of the George W. Pkwy and its beautiful and soothing. I have a water star sign...go figure!
Jonathan Pham: Great trail that takes you to Mount Vernon. Tough climb on the bike to Washington’s house. But so worth it!
14. C&O National Historical Park - Washington
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4.3
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Address: Washington, DC 20016
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Business type: Park
George Zoto: Best place to go off-road on your mountain bike or run by the Potomac river. A lot people camp, kayak or do other fund stuff by the river 😃
fredy alexander archila rojas: Great to take pictures
Dyseny Family: Good place to go
15. Tidal Basin - Washington
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Address: 20245 National Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151
Schedule: Open 24 hours
Business type: National park
HK: A must go place in DC where you can take a nice pleasant walk with all the national landmarks in sight along the way. It gets super crowded in the spring with visitors for the cherry blossom🌸 parking is almost impossible so would recommend either public transportation / parking elsewhere and walking in the peak season.
Craig De Columbian: This is absolutely an amazing area of the City to bring the kids and your significant other....they offer the beautiful cherry blossom tree , fishing and fine dining 💯
Prasenjit Saha: One should definitely visit this place during cherry blossom! So beautiful!! We visited this place in first week of April 2021!! Cherry blossom time is approximately March end to April beginning!! Tidal Basin is always very crowded that time and very difficult to get a parking spot around !
Pranav Swaminathan: A great place to feel the vibe of Cherry Blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin. You get paddle boats for 34$ per boat (max 4 occupancy) for an hour which is very pleasant to soak in the sun and the coolness of water around March- April. Since it attracts a lot of crowd, parking spots are available in Haines point (East Potomac Park) which is a bit of a walk.
16. United States National Arboretum - Washington
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Address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 245-2726
Business type: Arboretum
Eduardo Moser: We visited during cherry blossom days. They have a great variety of cherry trees and magnolias. It is a complement to know different cherry blossoms from those of the Tidal Basin. There is no proper public transportation, so the place is fairly free of tourists. We came to this place by car on the recommendation of a friend who lives in DC. The Bonsai collection is amazing. There is much to walk and explore. On a plain they have mounted the original columns of the Capitol. Bring some snacks and drinks, because there is no service in the place. Access and parking is free.
Da-Wang Wu: We came here in late April, and the Azalea blossoming was pretty amazing! Walking on the trail with the Azalea blossoming along the way was very nice. Parking inside the park can be tricky, so we parked in the lot right next to the entrance and walked 5-10 minutes to the main campus. Overall, it’s a beautiful place, and I would definitely come back.
CJ: Depending on when you visit the US National Arboretum, something different is peaking. In mid April, the fruit trees were just past peak, but the lilacs shrubs were close to full bloom. As I strolled thru the lilac grove, the soft lilac fragrance permeated the air. One of the US National Arboretum’s most prominent and a little puzzling landmarks is the old Corinthian National Capitol Columns residing on the Ellipse Meadow. The US National Arboretum was not the column’s intended home when they were quarried back in the early 1800s. Originally, the columns were built as a part of the east portico of the US Capitol Building now located about 3 miles away from the US National Arboretum. By the 1860s, when the dome of the Capitol was completed, the columns were deemed inadequate to support the new dome. It wouldn’t be until the mid 1980s before the columns would find their final home at the US National Arboretum. Twenty-two of the original 24 columns are on majestic display in Ellipse Meadow. During our trip to the US National Arboretum in mid April, the Azaleas were just starting to bud and bloom. So no good pictures this trip. Peak time for the Azalea garden at the arboretum is late April. I hear the Azaleas are a beautiful sight when the hillside is painted with splotches of different colors.
Karthikeyan Rajaram: Luck is when you run into a beautiful place like this without planning. Better luck is when you get into it in the company of a person who used to volunteer at this place. We didn’t really plan to be at the arboretum, considering that the Spring is still not Springy enough. We had seen enough of Cherry Blossoms in the Tidal basin area that we thought we could do something else. We just made it to this place on recommendation from one of our relatives, who also accompanied us. Since he was a volunteer here, he helped us navigate and gave us so much insights about the different kinds of plants, flowers, bonsais and the what the lovely people who work here, do. We drove around this place and still got to see more cherry blossoms, along with different other species of flora. The enchanting Bonsai museum is a must visit as it did take our breathes away. The old columns of the capitol and the grove of different state trees are some of the special features of this place. The flowers were not in full blossom and we definitely look forward to checking this place again in summer.
Logan Heilman: Visited for the Bonsai event they were having and had a blast. All the vendors were great and the museums bonsai and penjing exhibit was phenomenal. Will definitely be back.
Elisabeth “Beth” Ostrander: We only had about an hour and headed to the bonsai area. Wow! To see living gifts from Japan and China that were started and cared for since before the birth of our nation was truly outstanding. Befitting our National Arboretum! Will return to see more treasures!
17. Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve - Fort Hunt
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Address: Alexandria, VA 22307
Telephone: (703) 235-1530
Business type: Nature preserve
Rebekah Phomsopha: A gorgeous place to find peace in. There is fishing and boating available with a short hiking path. Went on a misty day with a little drizzle, saw no one there. Highly recommend if your into wetlands and some peace and quiet.
Lotta Danielsson: It’s a nice walk by the river. Loads of birds to visit here, both in the woods and in the marsh, including nesting bald eagles. It is a little oasis just south of DC - not super crowded either, even on weekends. Parking can be a bit dicey on a pretty day.
Mehmet Esen: Great spot for a short walk and bird watching. There are even some eagle nests.
beyondTabu: Really nice trail. Saw 2 bald eagles on our visit!! It’s a short trail but well maintained & wide enough to social distance
Julie Bowles: Nice park for walking and looking at nature
Mary Crawford: Easy walking path with great view of the river and marsh. Also has great birding in spring and fall.
18. Kenilworth Park - Washington
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Address: 1500 Deane Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
Telephone: (202) 692-6080
Business type: National park
Meg Earsley: Great place for short walks (under 2 miles) and bird watching. I really enjoyed the boardwalks. Connects to longer trails. Highly recommend!
Josie: Lovely, Nice place to have a picnic and fly your kites. Quite spacious. Also a short 20 minute walk to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
Mac May: The field itself is good for sporting events. It is not simply far from everything but very difficult to get to with confusing and poorly designed and maintained roads. People generally leave a lot of trash around.
Corey Shaw: Great field. It could definitely use some fresh grass though. Also pave the road, please?
Pam Cochran: The road is almost impassable. The grass needed cutting, the parking lot full of potholes
Don Moody: Chill
SNEAKERHEAD MACK: To many nets
Heidy Galicia: (Translated by Google) Excellent place I like to be in family (Original) Excelente lugar me gusta para poder estar en familia
19. American Expeditionary Forces Memorial - Washington
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Address: 1449-1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Schedule: Open 24 hours
Telephone: (202) 426-6841
Business type: National park
Brian: Small renovated plaza. Now the WW1 memorial.
Jeremy B: Nice memorial.
20. Potomac Overlook Regional Park - Washington
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Address: 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu
Telephone: (703) 528-5406
Business type: Park
Cristin Harber: Potomac Regional Overlook park is a off Military Rd, on Marcy Rd. It looks like a residential neighborhood but opens to a county maintained park. Pass the basketball and tennis courts up a short winding road that splits and forks to the right. A small tot playground and parking lot are at the top of the loop. Several walking trails split from a main trail. Heritage signs along the way explain a small portion of the land’s history. Most trails are easy for anyone. There’s a trail that along the creek. It’s hard to cross depending on the time of year. But there are several places to play in the water. Dog friendly.
Steve E.: Great park easy to get to. The parking is limited so find parking on street leading in rather than waste time on narrow road in and out. There is a fair amount of activity during nice weather so make sure you are prepared to see / pass other people and dogs. If you are looking for solitude this park may not be your best bet, but otherwise it is a great place to hike with your dog. Some hills but not challenging.
