Top 10 Places to Visit in Washington DC

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A Travel Guide to Washington DC

Check out our top 10 list to find out where in Washington DC you can go horse back riding, rent a paddle boat or see a great blue heron. In the photo is the Jefferson Memorial, which is located in downtown DC on the Potomac River's Tidal Basin.

Top 10 Places to Visit Outdoors in DC

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Lincoln Memorial National Memorial - Lincoln Memorial National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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US National Arboretum :.

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National Zoo| FONZ website - National Zoo| FONZ

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National Mall & Memorial Parks - National Mall & Memorial Parks ...

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Rock Creek Park - Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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World War II Memorial - World War II Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Home Page

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Hains Point at East Potomac Park

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Tidal Basin

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Rock Creek Park

Rock Creek Park is where locals have picnics and family gatherings. While Rock Creek is the park's most notable feature, also there are several wonderful hiking and biking trails. And you can go for a horse back ride during a guided horse tour. Of course, if you bring your own horse, remember to stay on the bridled trails!

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Tidal Basin

Bordering downtown DC, the Tidal Basin is an inlet of the Potomac River. It's home to the Jefferson Memorial and the FDR memorial. The Tidal Basin is also where the cherry trees of Cherry Blossom Festival fame are planted. In addition to the attractions, you can rent a paddle boat or take a leisurely stroll here.

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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Located on the banks of the Anacostia River, visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for the waterlilies and lotus blossoms. Known also as a spot for birding, you may see great blue herons, marsh wrens, mallards, or Canada geese. For hikers, don't miss the .7 mile boardwalk trail that leads to the marsh.

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mrgvintage mrgvintage Nov 10, 2009 @ 5:33 pm

Love Washington, D.C. and you have covered it well. Thanks for an informative lens. Please do stop by my lens on vintage costume jewelry and drop me a note.

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kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Jul 10, 2009 @ 9:44 am

I had a blast in DC last year. It was the first chance I had to spend a lot of time down there. Nice work!

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thesolowriter thesolowriter Jan 17, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

great place. great lens. 5*

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Getting Around Town

If your plans are to hit the major tourist sites in downtown DC and around the National Mall, forget driving. Finding a parking space is extremely difficult. Take Metrorail, Metrobus or the Circulator.

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