Activities
Boating on the Potomac River
For a day of fishing, bike riding along the C & O canal, or a leisurely boat or canoe ride, head to Fletcher's Boat House, which offers plenty of recreation opportunities, a picturesque setting, ample parking and picnic areas, just minutes from downtown D.C. There are also boats available for rent in Georgetown at Thompson Boat Center and Jack's Boat House.
Professional Sports
There are many professional sports teams in the D.C.area including: The Washington Redskins, The Washington Wizards, The Washington Mystics, The Washington Capitals, DC United and The Washington Nationals.
The National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington D.C.
(202) 245-2726
Daily 8am-4:30pm
Closed Jan 1, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Dec 25
Metrostop: Stadium Armory
Comprised of 446 acres with 9.5 miles of winding roadways, the National Arboretum boasts over half a million visitors every year. Some particularly interesting exhibits include The Japanese Garden, which has bonsai that are up to 380 years old, and the National Grove of State Trees, with trees representing every U.S. state. Admission is free. Hours may vary.