Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Washington

Andrea C. • August 11, 2014Stunning memorial. Even better at sunset and night. Sit on the steps and reflect at the pool.

Markus T. • January 18, 2016One of the newer memorials, but a definite "must-see". Located directly between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Very scenic!

Dustin H. • December 15, 2014Always a great view to take in, try and get it from all angles!

Oleg Y. • May 14, 2016Beautiful place to get a rest. Lots of birds and flowers.

Jana • September 7, 2021Take a walk around the tidal basin to this beautiful place. There is parking along the Potomac.

Amy C. • September 25, 2017Great views! Can’t wait to come back for the fall foliage and cherry blossoms!

Britt A. • May 30, 2015Really great and artistic concept to represent one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our times

Parth A. • October 19, 2015Stunning view of the tidal basin. Good walk around the basin.

Chilly A. • April 11, 2013The walk is longer than it looks. Comfortable shoes a must!

Nico P. • February 12, 2019This is a great memorial. It's definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy history) though it is pretty solemn.

Moris G. • August 16, 2018great and fresh sea food ! parking is a little bit of a problem

John M. • January 15, 2019Scenic at sunset, with the sunset hitting the Washington Monument over the water.

L. T. • October 30, 2015Great park with great views and somehow even more beautiful in the rain...

Jonathan C. • July 10, 2010Gorgeous and relaxing (when it's not terribly busy) urban refuge. Highly recommended spot.

Ben F. • September 7, 2013Golf course, mini-golf, a restaurant, a pool, plenty of green space, breeze off the river and a very nice secluded loop to bike, jog or just relax.

M Squared Real Estate • August 15, 2011The park features many of Washington's famous cherry trees, has terrific views of the city and is a popular place for biking, running, fishing and picnicking.

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

Kassia B. • May 20, 2012Same designer as the Statue of Liberty

CJ W. • December 27, 201126,000 from the District served in WWI. Their names are in the cornerstone. Those who lost their lives are inscribed around the side.

Sally A. • April 27, 2014Another hidden gem in Southwest DC.

IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>

Rob • October 5, 2014Thanks to our wounded heroes.

Eugene S. • August 13, 2014Make sure you ore book tickets online. It's cheap and you can skip the queue

Sheri C. • July 6, 2013It was great. Loved checking out the flowers most of all.

Clark K. • August 29, 2010Don't forget the five elements pagoda across the Basin

Jessica N. • August 17, 2011Over 6,000 annuals are planted each spring and bloom until late fall. After blooming the flowers are removed & the beds are prepared for planting a display of tulips, which bloom the following spring.

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.

Joe M. • August 18, 2010Great bike route for transitioning between other Paths