This beautiful park 9 miles northwest of downtown has a huge carousel (per ride $1.25, operating May through September) and children’s shows by the Puppet Company and Adventure Theatre MTC. It's located just over the border in Maryland.
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Glen Echo Park
Washington, DC
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
18.04 MILES
One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington.
8.38 MILES
The legendary exhibits at the National Air and Space Museum include the Wright brothers' flyer, Chuck Yeager's Bell X-1, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St…
8.24 MILES
Two buildings. Hundreds of masterpieces. Infinite enjoyment. It's easy to spend a full day at the National Gallery of Art, which showcases a whole range…
7.15 MILES
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National Museum of African American History & Culture
7.72 MILES
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8.76 MILES
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7.26 MILES
Play image association with the words “Washington, DC,” and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the White House. The president’s pad is…
6.95 MILES
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4.09 MILES
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4.26 MILES
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4. Washington National Cathedral
4.43 MILES
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4.54 MILES
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6. Nature Center & Planetarium
4.71 MILES
The Nature Center & Planetarium is the main visitor center for Rock Creek Park. Besides exhibits on park flora, fauna and history, it can provide hiking…
7. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4.9 MILES
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4.98 MILES
Alongside Rock Creek, the 1829 Peirce Mill is a beautiful fieldstone building that houses a recently restored gristmill – the last of the mills that once…