Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Washington

Kurt H. • March 13, 2016Beautiful view! A must to see in DC

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!

David R. • April 7, 2010Call ahead and try to schedule a tour to go down the steps. Especially good if you get an experienced guide that can give you all the history. Better than just viewing from the top and taking elev!

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

Danielle J. • September 5, 2011Beautiful place to be during the summer nights. If you look directly across the Potomac River, where the Jefferson statue looks towards the water, you can see the White House directly across.

Black Family Reunions • March 27, 2016This is an incredible monument to visit as a family. It helps to make the legacy of MLK more real for the younger children in your family.

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

Scott J. • April 5, 2021Really like the design of this memorial. Plantings along the top make it feel framed by nature, spaces to gather, meandering flow, inspirational quotes, space to gather.

❀mihoko❀ • April 11, 2013Take your time to feel. Try entire basin, hidden paths, mornings, evenings, sunrise, sunset. Her Grace & Stunning Beauty will embrace YOU. She is quiet yet very eloquent. Learn her journey. Be gentle.

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

Markus T. • December 14, 2014Great place to bike to! Lots of history surrounds this spot. Accessible to Capital Bikeshare station. Also, within biking distance of Arlington, which is right across the bridge.

Eric H. • April 26, 2014Great running trails with spectacular views of the historic monuments.

Meghan Kathleen • July 23, 2009Definitely make sure you spend time at the Botanical Gardens. It's right off the mall, near the capital, and a beautiful escape, especially on a hot summer day.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. It is located in Union Square, west of the U.S. Capitol Building, by the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The bronze elements were restored in 2016.

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.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.

Kye S. • January 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.

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>

Derek J. • November 16, 2014Great place to sit and read. A quiet respite in Southwest.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.