Top Nature in District of Columbia

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District of Columbia Region | USA - Rated 7.8
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Nature in District of Columbia:

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Smithsonian National Zoological Park rating icon 9.1

3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 305 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 23 of 254
Popularity Worldwide: 2091 of 28460
Zoos & Sanctuaries
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Mark November 23, 2024

I recommend downloading the free zoo app. It has a map to help you find stuff and info on feeding times and events, which really helped me plan my visit better.

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United States Botanic Garden rating icon 8.5

United States Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 585 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 24 of 180
Popularity Worldwide: 3824 of 28460
Botanical Gardens
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Georgetown Waterfront Park rating icon 6.4

Georgetown Waterfront Park, 3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1452 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 428 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 9899 of 28460
Parks
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Anthony November 17, 2024

Plan for some time to explore the surrounding area. I almost missed the cute little shops and cafes just off the main path—totally worth wandering a bit!

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US National Arboretum rating icon 5.7

3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 1773 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 520 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 12171 of 28460
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Paul October 20, 2024

I recommend visiting on a weekday if you can. It’s way less crowded, and you can spend more time taking in the beauty without bumping into lots of people. Just be prepared to do a bit of walking!

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Chesapeake National Historical Park & ​​Ohio Canal rating icon 4.8

205 W Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2112 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 630 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 14925 of 28460
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Ronald October 24, 2024

I think the best views are during sunset. Head to the waterfront around 6 PM to catch some amazing colors in the sky. Totally worth it!

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Tidal Pool rating icon 4.7

Tidal Pools, Rosario Beach, WA, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2161 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 128 of 253
Popularity Worldwide: 15173 of 28460
Lakes
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Rock Creek Park rating icon 4.7

Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2138 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 643 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 15199 of 28460
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Meridian Hill Park rating icon 3.7

Meridian Hill Park, 16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2590 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 768 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 18023 of 28460
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Kenilworth Park & ​​Aquatic Gardens rating icon 3.2

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Visitor Center, 0, Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Kenilworth, Ward 7, Washington, District of Columbia, 20019, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2760 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 828 of 1205
Popularity Worldwide: 19529 of 28460
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Joseph October 17, 2024

Don't forget your bug spray! I didn’t bring any and had a lot of mosquito bites afterwards. Trust me, you'll enjoy your visit much more without them buzzing around you!