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Monument to civil rights leader. Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech.
Tribute to Americans' WWII efforts. Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II.
Campground with 2 pools, café & ballroom. All-year RV hook-ups, cabins & glamping with 2 solar-heated pools, a splash park, café & ballroom.
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin. Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
Landscaped gardens around an obelisk. Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.
Historic memorial parks on a promenade. Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
Dramatic views, hiking & rafting. Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
Verdant wildlife & recreation area. Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.
Small park with a pond & island. Compact garden featuring a variety of relaxing spots, as well as a pond & island.
Marble monument to the 16th president. Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
Zip line park with day & night passes. Forest setup of zip lines, rope rigs & wooden bridges has day & night passes for kids & adults.
Lawn & plaza with a central fountain. Tree-lined lawn next to the Capitol with a wide paved plaza & an elaborate central fountain.
Plants galore, plus a museum & picnics. Free to visitors, this outdoor space boasts trees, shrubs, & plants, plus a picnic area & museum.
Celebrated green area with secluded feel. Known for its secluded feel, this popular urban park includes lots of green space, benches & trails.
Exotic plants & glass-domed conservatory. Sprawling grounds featuring exotic flora plus conservatory, rare plants gallery & butterfly garden.
Iconic, Doric monument to WWI casualties. Pillared, neoclassical-style memorial from 1931, dedicated to D.C. citizens who died in WWI.
Riverside memorial for President Johnson. Memorial for President Lyndon B. Johnson set in a riverside grove with a view of the National Mall.
Water stations & a paved, riverside path. Narrow, fenced-in, off-leash dog park along a river, with multiple water stations & a paved walkway.
Dancing fountains, a pool & lawns. Landscaped green space with dancing fountains, a swimming pool & grassy areas for picnicking.
Site of iconic memorials & monuments. Greenspace that is home to iconic landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial & Washington Monument.
Scenic park with a riverfront boardwalk. Sizable park with a waterfall, performance venue & open grassy areas, plus a riverfront boardwalk.
10-acre greenspace with paths & views. Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.
Landscape with naturalistic gardens. Green space designed by landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, with naturalistic & scenic gardens.
Water activities & hiking on the Potomac. Riverfront destination for swimming, boating & kayaking, as well as picnics, hiking & camping.
Waterfront space with outdoor activities. Family-friendly green space with a playground, swimming pool, carousel & picnic area.
Recreational center & community garden. 3-acre park featuring a recreational center, community garden & green space in an urban setting.
Large ferris wheel with water views. 180-ft. ferris wheel offering 8-person gondolas, colorful lights & views of the Potomac River.
Landscaped urban plaza with fountains. Tranquil outdoor urban park with shade, water fountains, picnic areas & weekly community events.
Place for sports & picnicking since 1917. Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.
An homage to an American founding father. This memorial commemorates one of America's lesser-known founding fathers, George Mason.
Historic route connected to Mount Vernon. Scenic historic thoroughfare along the Potomac River that connects Mount Vernon to McLean.
Open greenery with tennis & playground. Woodsy park offering foot paths & stretches of open lawn as well as tennis courts & a playground.
Major League Baseball stadium. 41,546-seat venue is the home field to Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals.
National park located on Columbia Island. Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.
Historic location with relics & trails. Historic, early 19th-century battlements & war relics plus nature trails, fishing & picnicking.
Grassy refuge with benches & statues. Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.
Space for skateboarders & a rain garden. Concrete skate park with street-style elements, plus a rain garden/learning experience for children.
Boardwalk trail through ponds & a marsh. Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.
Playground & Nathanael Greene statue. Tree-lined neighborhood park with a playground, walkways & a statue of war hero Nathanael Greene.
Paddle boats, campsites & picnic areas. 690-acre park with a lake & woods boasting paddle boats, campsites, picnic shelters & a playground.
Skateboarding area & basketball courts. Outdoor concrete skateboard park featuring ramps, grind boxes & half-pipes plus basketball courts.
Sports fields & a skateboard park. Running & biking trails, lighted basketball & tennis courts, a skateboard park & a rec center.
Park with a playground & tennis courts. This 3.6-acre city park offers a playground, tennis courts & a dog park with water fountains.
Whimsical carousel with water views. Waterside, Americana-themed carousel with painted animals, a children's playground & picnic tables.
Wildflowers & interactive water features. Once a bus parking lot, this modern park now has interactive fountains, landscaping & a restaurant.
Green space with fountains & benches. Green space named for a Civil War general, with a fountain, benches & a seasonal magnolia display.
Memorial plaza with benches & pool basin. Plaza honoring General Pershing with benches & a pool basin.
City park featuring a fountain & statues. Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.
Grassy area with a playground & dog park. Quaint green space offering a playground, benches & walking paths, plus a fenced-in area for dogs.
Shaded areas with seats & sculptures. Tree-lined space with grassy areas, benches & sculptures depicting Chief Justice John Marshall.
Popular compact park with seating areas. Compact park named for a Union admiral featuring lawns & benches, as well as daytime crowds.
River island with a bluegrass festival. Man-made island in the Anacostia River offering rustic trails & an annual bluegrass festival.
Pathways, fountains & a reflecting pool. This urban greenspace with trees & grass offers paved walking areas, fountains & a reflecting pool.
Civil War site with play areas & views. Former Civil War ramparts atop a ridge with playgrounds & sports areas, game tables & amphitheater.
Wooded suburban getaway with campgrounds. Picnic tables, playground equipment & walking trails, plus year-round campgrounds.
Old West-themed children's water park. Old West-themed water park with slides & flumes designed for children in elementary school.
Summertime swimming & slides. Seasonal water park featuring slides of various sizes, a lagoon, leisure pool & several snack bars.
Cozy, enclosed area for off-leash play. This compact, fenced-in dog run is made from artificial turf & features benches for human visitors.
Wooded area with hiking trails & events. This urban greenspace with 10 miles of hiking trails hosts many concerts & educational programs.
Recreational spot for indoor waterslides. Energetic aquatic park featuring indoor & seasonal outdoor waterslides & pools, plus an arcade.
Large riverside area for recreation. Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.
Green space with courts & playground. This recreational area offers a playground, picnic spots & tennis, basketball & bocce courts.
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
City park with a playground & rec center. Cozy park offering a playground plus basketball courts, multi-use field & a recreation center.
Old, tree-filled park with pathways. Historical park with a cast-iron fence from 1881, plus ornamental trees, pathways & unique benches.
Jumbo water park with a pool & slides. Sprawling water park boasting 2 slides, a 500-gallon dumping bucket & a large swimming pool.
Summertime swimming & slides. Seasonal waterpark featuring a big pool, slides & squirters, a manmade beach & picnic areas.
Minigolf, a waterpark & a batting cage. Modest, compact local park offering minigolf, a waterpark, a batting cage, picnicking & more.
Dog run, community garden & picnic area. Rolling neighborhood green space featuring a community garden, dog run & picnic tables.
Relaxed resort with a water park. Cozy suites in a casual property offering a water park & mini-golf, plus dining, a spa & a gym.
Iconic traditional gateway to Chinatown. Traditional Chinese gate adorned with tiles & dragons, marking the entrance to Chinatown.
Park honoring the national anthem author. Small, shaded park with exhibits & a bust memorializing the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Urban area with a fountain & river views. Known for its architecture, this small urban park features sitting areas, a fountain & river views.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Green space with picnic areas & trees. Small grassy area features secluded picnic tables & several shade trees at the top of a hilly ridge.
Aquatic park with water slides & a pool. Polynesian-themed water park with water slides, a swimming pool & a giant, water-dumping bucket.
Waterslides, dump bucket & squirters. Atlantis-themed summertime splash zone with 1,000-gallon dump bucket plus open & enclosed slides.
Family fun center with rides & more. Family destination offers diversions like mini golf, a climbing wall, go-karts, rides & bumper cars.
Amusement park & arcade for tykes. Children's amusement park offering mini-rides, go-karts, arcade games, rock wall climbing & more.
Year-round indoor splash park. Features 3 lap lanes, a water-play area for preschoolers & a family pool with sprays & slides.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Aqua park with slides & water features. Outdoor aqua park featuring slides & waterfalls plus shower & changing facilities.
Green plaza commemorating labor crusades. Small, triangular park with trees & paths, featuring a memorial to a Victorian-era labor leader.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Fun park with kiddie rides & coasters. Amusement park offers Looney Tunes–themed rides for kids, roller coasters & an attached water park.
Sprawling park with pools & waterslides. Comprising 20 acres, this attraction features waterslides, pools, mini-golf & batting cages.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Snug campground with a pool & showers. Compact RV camping area offering showers, a small playground & a pool in a wooded setting.
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Outdoor pool with giant waterslides. Outdoor swimming pool with deep lanes & a shallow play area featuring a 250-ft. double waterslide.
Lap swimming & a mini water park. Swimming center featuring an 8-lane competition pool & a leisure pool with a children's water park.
Indoor trampoline activity center. Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
Petite grassy area with walkways & shade. Pint-sized, urban green space featuring an open lawn with a walking path & large trees for shade.
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Laid-back hotel with a lively water park. Family-friendly hotel with modern rooms, 2 restaurants, a water park with 3 slides & an arcade.