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The US National Arboretum is a living museum that occupies 446 acres of land. This attraction includes gardens featuring aquatic plants, asian collections, groves of state trees, and herb gardens. The Arboretum also offers special events and education opportunities.
Address: 3501 New York Avenue NE Washington DC USA 20002-1958
 1 202 245-2726
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Stretching 184.5 mi (297 km), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park once acted as a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River. Today the canal acts as a recreational destination, offering mule-draw boat trips and trails to hike, bike and jog on. The main entrance, visitor center and coach parking is located in Great Falls, Maryland, just outside Reston.
Address: 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100 Hagerstown MD USA 21740-6620
1 301 739-4200
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Part of National Capital Parks, Constitution Gardens extend over 50 acres. The park is open from dawn to dusk and a concession stand is open seasonally.
Address: 900 Ohio Drive, S.W. Washington DC USA 20024
1 202 426-6841
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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens features an impressive array of waterlilies, hyacinths, bamboo, lotuses and other water plants. Guided tours are available. The garden is open daily from May through early fall from 7am to 4pm and the visitor center is open from 8am to 4pm daily (9am to 4pm April through September).
Address: Anacostia Avenue & Douglas Street NE Washington DC USA
1 202 426-6905
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Potomac Park, divided into East and West Potomac Parks, covers more than 328 acres. Within the park visitors will find the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin, as well as plenty of recreation including golf, swimming, tennis, pedalboats and more. The most fascinating feature of Potomac Park is the thousands of cherry trees which bloom in early April.
Address: . Washington DC
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Reflecting Pool
The famous Reflecting Pool rests in Constitution Gardens in Washington DC. The Washington monument and World War II Memorial are left of the pool and the Lincoln Memorial sits to the right. The pool is one third of a mile long.
Address: . Washington DC USA
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Lafayette Square Washington DC
Lafayette Square surrounds the White House and encompasses 7 acres (2.8 ha) between 15th and 17th Streets NW. Over the past few centuries, the square has been the site of a zoo, a race track, a graveyard, a slave market and an encampment for soldiers during the War of 1812.
Address: 16th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC USA
1 202 208-1631
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Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park celebrates the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia and features the Mary McLeod Bethune and Emancipation statues.
Address: 11th & East Capitol Street NE Washington DC USA
1 202 690-5185
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Surrounded by the Smithsonian Institution Museums, the National Archives, the National Gallery of Art and the U.S. Botanic Gardens, this beautiful verdant park spans 2 mi (3.2 km) from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument.
Address: Between Constitution & Independence Avenues SW Washington DC USA
1 202 485-9880
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Rock Creek Park is more than twice the size of New York's Central Park, encompassing nearly 1,800 acres (728 ha). Activities in the park include hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, tennis and a concert pavilion.
Address: 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW Washington DC USA 20008
1 202 282-1063
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The Hillwood Museum & Gardens contain 18th- and 19th-century Russian Imperial art, including works by Faberge and decorative arts by French artisans. The 25-acre estate features an extensive display of azaleas and orchids and a Japanese-style garden. Reservations required.
Address: 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington DC USA 20008
1 202 686-5807
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