Just a Walk in the Park
That’s all you have to do to get a feel for the beauty and prestige of this city. Everything in the nation’s capitol emanates a sense of class and splendor from the well-known monuments and theaters to its recreational parks. A cheap and relaxing way to get acquainted with this city’s exquisite landscape can be done by spending a little time in one of its many well-manicured parks.
- Anacostia Park: Covering over 1200 acres of land, this park also encompasses Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. Access to the Anacostia River makes this a popular destination for local boat owners. A golf course, skating pavilion and ball fields attract visitors of every interest.
- The National Arboretum: Maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this 446 acre park is a center for botanical research. Rare and foreign plants and trees can be observed in this garden, which is one of the city’s most aesthetically pleasing sites. (more…)