Este hermoso jardín de estilo victoriano es un respiro para los visitantes cansados del National Mall. Está ubicado junto a la Independence Avenue, cerca de las entradas a la Arthur M. Sackler Gallery y el National Museum of African Art. El parque se asemeja a un jardín en la azotea y, debajo, hay un edificio de tres pisos. Los visitantes disfrutarán de las bancas de estilo siglo XIX y de caminos de ladrillo en el parque.
Georgetown Waterfront was an industrial area bustling with lumber and cement factories. However, due to the efforts and suggestions of National Capital Planning Commission, Georgetown Waterfront Park has now been developed. The grassy place offers panoramic views of the Kennedy Center and the Key Bridge against the back-drop of the enormous skyline. Also worth experiencing are the park's various mini attractions like the River Steps, Labyrinth and Fountain. Visitors to the park can spend their time biking or walking around the park or simply taking in the spectacular views.
Head to the Tidal Basin if you're seeking something to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Set in picturesque surroundings, it is truly a visual treat. Found between the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, it covers a vast area of 107 acres (43 hectares). Also utilized as a means for flushing the Washington Channel, it is maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Thus, explore the Tidal Basin for a leisurely activity and have a unique experience.
El Monumento Conmemorativo Nacional de Martin Luther King, Jr. es un monumento impresionante en honor a la vida del importante activista de los derechos civiles. Martin Luther King, Jr. trabajó para crear la igualdad y la paz en el mundo, y ha inspirado a millones de personas. El monumento se basa en la justicia, la esperanza y la democracia. Incluye una estatua de Martin Luther King, Jr. de 9 metros, junto con citas de algunos de sus discursos y sermones.
This pleasant park is situated just north of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. With its flat terrain and location right on the water, the park attracts cyclists and boaters, but its biggest draw is probably the close proximity to the airport (a mere 400 feet away). People come to watch the planes land and take off, flying in low right above them. An added bonus is a nice view of the Washington skyline.
Lake Needwood is the perfect place to visit if you want to indulge in a blissful time amidst nature. Come here on a beautiful morning and take a pleasant stroll near the lake. There are biking trails here and even trails reserved for hiking. Paddleboats can be rented out and you can spend a nice time exploring the surroundings of the lake. You can get a packed lunch and have a picnic with your family in designated the areas.