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Outdoors in Washington, DC

M Street

Nightlife Area

Party Earth Review Home to some of the District’s most popular restaurants, bars, and high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience, especially for the fourteen thousand students at nearby Georgetown University. Lined with cobblestone sidewalks and 18th-century colonial homes, the area is awash during the day with ... more

Between Rock Creek Parkway and the Key Bridge
Washington, DC 20007

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East Potomac Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review Nestled between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel – and separated from West Potomac Park by the iconic Jefferson Memorial – East Potomac Park is a 381-acre expanse of recreational facilities where the young and young at heart come to play. Along its paved six-mile loop, lined with more than a thousand cherry ... more

Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

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Fletcher's Boat House

Outdoor Activity

Reviewed by Dylan H.

"My Take: Fletcher’s Cove is a great group destination for boating in Washington, D.C. for those who don’t mind traveling off the beaten path. Situated ..." more

4940 Canal Road, Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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C&O Canal

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review Parallel to the Potomac River, the C&O Canal provides an almost entirely uninterrupted trail that extends 184.5 miles from upscale Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland. Constructed in the 1800s primarily as a means to transport coal and lumber, the canal is now part of the long, meandering expanse of the Chesapeake ... more

Georgetown Visitor Center
1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW Washington, DC 20007
Trail: Parallels the Potomac River from Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland

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U Street Corridor NW

Nightlife Area

Party Earth Review Known as the heart of DC’s African American community and home to an eclectic mix of people who share a love of music, art, theater, and food, U Street – after decades of neglect – has been the focus of a major resurgence since the late 1990s. With historic landmarks like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, where Duke Ellington ... more

Between 9th Street and 17th Street,
and Florida Avenue and S Street NW

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Gravelly Point Park

Outdoor Activity / Park

Party Earth Review Just west of the city of Arlington, and less than two miles south of the heart of Washington, DC, the glorified lawn that makes up Gravelly Point Park might not seem like a worthwhile destination – until the vigorous roar of a 747 explodes overhead. Built within spitting distance of Reagan National Airport, the park is ... more

George Washington Parkway
Arlington, VA 22202

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Eastern Market

Flea Market / Shopping Area

Party Earth Review Housed inside a massive brick building, Eastern Market has been peddling local produce, meats, and cheeses since 1873, and attracts throngs of lifetime District residents and tourists alike who prefer the neighborhood vibe and fresh offerings unmatched by corporate food chains. Shoppers shuffling through the tall and noisy ... more

225 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

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The National Mall

Culture / Landmark / Park

Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching from the Capitol Building on the east side to the towering Lincoln Memorial on the west, this historic two-mile stretch of grass, fountains ... more

Between Independence Avenue and
Constitution Avenue from the Capitol
to the Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20560

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Georgetown Waterfront

Nightlife Area / Park / Plaza

Party Earth Review With its stunning views of the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront is a popular place to spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. The cornerstone of the area is the Washington Harbour Plaza, where four restaurants take ready advantage of their location with ample outdoor seating ... more

Waterfront area between Key Bridge and the Washington Harbour Plaza
Washington, DC 20007

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M Street - Nightlife Area | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in DC

There’s a whole mess of outdoor activities in Washington, DC, and very few of them have anything to do with politics.

The National Mall is probably the most historic two-mile stretch of grass on the planet, and while it’s full of some of the city’s most iconic buildings and institutions – including ten Smithsonian museums and the eponymous Washington Monument – it’s also overflowing with outdoor activities like biking, running, and pickup games as well as outdoor events like massive political rallies and music festivals.

South along the Potomac River, East Potomac Park is a 381-acre expanse of recreational facilities ideal for playing outdoors in DC, while Gravelly Point Park might not look like much of a place for outdoor events until the lines of 747s from nearby Reagan International Airport scream overhead.

Hardcore cyclists and joggers take the Rock Creek Park trail from DC up into Georgetown, where the Georgetown Waterfront entices big crowds to kayak, sail, row, or just spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. Nearby M Street, meanwhile, is awash during the day with local prepsters shopping and fashionistas maxing out their credit, but its cobblestone streets make for hours of lovely walks and a perfect way to spend more time outdoors in the District as well.

Back near The Capitol Building, Eastern Market is a massive farmers market and flea market that offers up lots of great outdoor shopping action, while window-shopping along the U Street Corridor has enough variety to satisfy almost everyone.

Clearly there are many ways to spend time outdoors in DC, and to ensure you don’t miss out on the next great Washington, DC outdoor event it would be a good idea to come on back to Party Earth.