Spread over 530 acres (214 hectares) Cabin John Regional Park park is among the largest community parks in the Bethesda region. The Cabin John Regional Park has something for everyone, featuring picnic spots, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, a nature center, a dog park, skating rink, trails, a campground and a miniature train. The adventure playground and the totem pole are the park's special attractions which are immensely popular among the little ones.
Part of the original design for the federal city, this massive park stretches from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial and around the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial. It has played host to many momentous, world-changing events throughout history including the 1963 March on Washington, the Million Man March and several presidential inaugurations. Today, the National Mall serves as a place for reflection, a memorial to American heroes, a symbol of freedom and a forum for the exercise of democracy. The Smithsonian museums, the Vietnam Memorial, the Reflecting Pool and the iconic Washington Monument are some of the most well-known of the National Mall's many iconic sites. Certainly, any visit to Washington DC should start with a tour of the United States National Mall, aptly named "America's front yard."
Connu pour sa collection énorme des azalées (la fleur préféré de Washington), cet parque-jardin de 180 hectares propose beaucoup plus. Des fontaines, des piscines, et des espaces ouvertes sépare une série des jardins plus spécifiques au Arboretum National des États-Unis. La Collection National de Bonsaï, un cadeau du japon, est une expositions fascinante des arbres tout petits. Aussi à noter sont le jardin aquatique (rempli des lotus de toute variété) et le Jardin National des Herbes.
The gorgeous United States Botanic Garden presents botanical variety, from the desert to the tropics, along a series of calm and gently meandering paths. A particular waterfall and garden display the flora of the dinosaur age. Seasonal displays include Christmas greens and poinsettias in December and January, chrysanthemums in autumn, and blooming flowers at Easter. Additionally, within the beautiful expanse of the United States Botanic Garden (USBG), the National Garden was inaugurated in October 2006 and includes the carefully designed Butterfly Garden.
The Rock Creek Park contains a beautiful wild forest and serves as an oasis for city residents and tourists. Founded in 1890, the Rock Creek Park is a stunning haven for both people and wildlife. It features a multitude of attractions within which include picnic areas, winding trails and bike paths, a nature center, a public golf course, tennis courts, and stables. Rock Creek Parkway runs alongside the meandering creek. During winter, the park transforms into a popular spot for sledding and other outdoor winter activities.
From El Greco's "The Visitation" to Byzantine and pre-Columbian artworks, jewelry and mosaics, Dumbarton Oaks is filled with elegant treasures. Built in 1801, the estate achieved its height of glory in the wealthy 1920s when it served as the high-society showpiece of Robert Bliss and his heiress wife, Mildred. The gardens occupy 10 acres above Georgetown and include terraced lawns, winding footpaths and elaborate fountains.
Freedom Park (Arlington, Virginia) was built on an elevated concrete lane two blocks long, in 1996. The park was dedicated to the spirit of freedom and as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. It used to have some exhibits related to this struggle from around the world but several were later moved. Currently it is used as a park by the locals for jogging and enjoying the calmness it offers.
Immerse yourself in rejuvenating natural surrounds during your visit to Patuxent River State Park. Hike along rolling pastures and open fields, or follow the trails winding past a meandering river. Densely wooded areas also form a part of the park's landscape, allowing visitors to cocoon themselves in nature's bounties. Fishing and horseback riding can also be enjoyed here. During fall, the park turns into a wonderland of colors, which can be witnessed on the trails that wind through the landscape.