Places to go in Washington

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Anacostia Park

Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.

1900 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020, USA

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Billy Goat Trail

Hiking trail along the Potomac River with 1 steep, strenuous section, 1 moderate & 1 easy stretch.

11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854, USA

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Bull Run Regional Park

Fields, wooded hiking areas & a pool near Civil War battle sites, with a holiday festival of lights.

7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121, USA

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Constitution Gardens

Compact garden featuring a variety of relaxing spots, as well as a pond & island.

Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

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East Potomac Park

Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.

Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

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Fort Dupont Park

This urban greenspace with 10 miles of hiking trails hosts many concerts & educational programs.

Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019, USA

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Georgetown Waterfront Park

Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.

3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

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Great Falls Park

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102, USA

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Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

1361 Wrighton Rd, Lothian, MD 20711, USA

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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.

1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA

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Lady Bird Johnson Park

Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.

Washington Blvd, Washington, DC 20037, USA

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Lafayette Square

This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.

Pennsylvania Ave NW &, 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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Lincoln Park

Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.

Washington, DC 20003, USA

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Mason Neck State Park

Riverfront home to nesting bald eagles, osprey & herons, with woodland & marsh boardwalk trails.

7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, USA

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Meridian Hill Park

Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.

16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

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National Mall

Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.

Washington, DC, USA

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Prince William Forest Park

Sprawling natural terrain with miles of scenic walking & bike riding trails plus cabins for camping.

18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA 22172, USA

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Rock Creek Park

Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.

Washington, DC, USA

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Rock Creek Regional Park

Parkland with multiple hiking trails & lakeshore wildlife-watching, plus playgrounds & boat rentals.

6700 Needwood Rd, Derwood, MD 20855, USA

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Roosevelt lsland Park

This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.

VWXP+H5, 42 Woods Trl, Washington, DC 20037, USA

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Scott's Run Falls

McLean, VA 22102, USA

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Scott’s Run Nature Preserve

Multiple trails fill these 336 riverfront acres of woodlands popular for hiking & wildlife viewing.

7400 VA-193, McLean, VA 22102, USA

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The Yards

Landscaped green space with dancing fountains, a swimming pool & grassy areas for picnicking.

1300 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

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The Yards Park

Sizable park with a waterfall, performance venue & open grassy areas, plus a riverfront boardwalk.

355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA