Theodore Roosevelt Island

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Lonely Planet review

This 91-acre wooded island in the Potomac off Rosslyn is a wilderness preserve honoring the conservation-minded 26th US president. A large memorial plaza and statue of Teddy dominate the island's center, and trails and boardwalks snake around the shorelines. The island's swampy fringes shelter birds, raccoons and other small animals. A fine place for a hike, it offers great views of the Kennedy Center and Georgetown University across the river.

The island is accessible from the Mt Vernon Trail and is a convenient stop on a long bike ride or jog. Note that bikes aren't permitted on the island itself; lock them up in the parking lot.