Outdoor Recreation in Washington, DC
Washington, DC's national and city parks offer endless recreational and sports activities, such as walking, jogging, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, playing softball and picnicking. Following the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park is one of Washington, DC's largest recreation areas with over 1200 beautiful acres for nature walks, bike rides, golf and boating. From Georgetown to Great Falls, Virginia, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park - dating back to the 18th century - offers exciting outdoor recreation, including bicycling, walking, fishing, boating and touring. Georgetown Waterfront Park is a beautiful setting along the Potomac River with space for walking, picnicking, bicycling and skating. Enjoy the wonders of nature and an array of outdoor action at these urban parks: Benjamin Banneker Park, Bartholdi Park, Battery Kemble Park, East Potomac Park - Hains Point, Fort Dupont Park, Fort Totten Park, Francis Scott Key Park, Friendship "Turtle" Park and Meridian Hill Park (Malcolm X Park).
Hiking, Biking & Kayaking in Washington, DC
Whether you want to conquer the land or sea, Washington, DC offers hundreds of miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, waterways and paths for exploration. A spectacular natural landmark in the Washington DC area, Great Falls Park offers 800 acres of outdoor recreation along the Potomac River. This beautiful park is a popular spot for hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, bicycling, and horseback riding. From three observation area you can view the falls Explore miles of scenic hiking trails where you can see the dramatic falls cascading into 20 foot waterfalls displaying the steepest fall line rapids of any eastern river.
Head over to Rock Creek Park stretching from Washington, DC to Montgomery County, Maryland to bike, hike and explore 25 miles of paved trails and paths that wind past Lake Needwood and the National Zoo Experience day hikes on the Appalachian Trail at South Mountain State Park, Greenbrier State Park, Washington Monument State Park, Gathland State Park, Harpers Ferry and Shenandoah National Park. Hike 25 miles of beautiful hiking trails with scenic mountain vistas at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, walk the trails of Black Hill Regional Park with spectacular views of Little Seneca Lake and savor the 78-foot cascading waterfalls at Cunningham Falls in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland. At Bull Run Regional Park, you'll find great hiking trails, a swimming pool, and a miniature golf course.
A favorite bike trail in the DC area, Capital Crescent Trail is a 13-mile paved and crushed stone rail-trail, built on the abandoned railbed of the Georgetown Branch of the B&O Railroad. Traversing from Georgetown to Silver Spring, the Capital Crescent Trail is a beautiful, shaded trail with views of the C & O Canal and neighborhoods of NW Washington, DC.
Enjoy the 184-mile bike journey on the Chesapeake & Ohio Towpath, a National Historic Park that follows the Potomac River between Georgetown and Cumberland, Maryland. Along the way, you'll see 19th century locks from the canal's working days and the Great Falls. Cycle along the scenic 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail that runs along the Potomac River to George Washington's Mount Vernon and through Old Town Alexandria and Fort Hunt Park. Enjoy biking or horseback riding on the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Trail, built on the former roadbed of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. Access this awesome bike trail from Roosevelt Island via the 4-mile Custis Trail.
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Washington, DC Bike Tours
Discover Washington, DC's amazing history and culture on the many exciting bike tours in the capital city. Ride on Monuments Tour or the Capital Sites Tour through the National Mall and witness the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian Museums, World War II Memorial, and Washington Monument. Peddle into the sunset through the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin on the Sites @ Nite Tour and experience magnificent views of the monuments glowing in night sky. [
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Boating & Kayaking Adventures in Washington, DC
Follow your sense of adventure on Washington, DC's beautiful waterways. Enjoy boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and scenic cruises along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Kayak or paddle along the waters of the Potomac River past national monuments and Great Falls. Rent a rowboat, canoe or kayak at Jack's Boathouse in Georgetown and see the sights from historic waters. Enjoy paddle boating on the Tidal Basin with incredible views of the Jefferson Memorial and Japanese cherry trees. Enjoy river boat cruises on the Potomac River, rent a boat at Fletcher's Boat House, take a mule-drawn canal boat ride on the C & O Canal and enjoy sailing and sightseeing cruises on the Chesapeake Bay. You can learn to kayak along the shores of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon. [
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From the vibrant setting of Rock Creek Park in Downtown DC to the Mount Vernon Trail, our nation's capital offers exciting outdoor activities and tours just minutes from our family-friendly Ramada Hotels. Whether you are planning a sightseeing stroll through Georgetown Waterfront Park or a cycling tour past the historic monuments, the Ramada Hotels of Washington, DC offer superb accommodations, excellent service and urban lifestyle amenities everywhere you bike, hike, walk row, golf and climb in the Washington, DC Area.
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