Washington, DC’s Most Gorgeous Public Spaces to Visit this Summer
Washington D.C. isn’t all politics. For all you D.C. dwellers or those of you who are visiting the area this summer — here are the most beautiful public outdoor spaces to spend your glorious sunny days!
1. Georgetown Waterfront
Could there be a better place for a picnic? Right along the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront provides easy access to the abundance of beautifully designed shops and restaurants that live within D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood. Both tourists and D.C. residents alike can enjoy roaming the well-manicured lawns and foliage alongside the river.
2. The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Don’t worry, there’s a lot more to see in the sculpture garden than a giant spider. Contemporary sculptures by the likes of Roy Lichtenstein and Marc Chagall spot the lush, green grounds and the museum’s Pavilion Cafe offers a panoramic view of the sculpture garden so you can sip a latte and experience it in totality.
3. DNV Rooftop Pool Bar
Booze while you bathe on the swanky rooftop of the Donovan House Hotel, which is open to the public at night. The ultramodern hotel sits right in the center of Downtown D.C. and boasts one of the best views of the city.
4. The Flea Market at Eastern Market
This flea market does not disappoint. Every Sunday, stands gather along a quaint street in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and dole out a diverse array of amazing treasures. The market sits adjacent to the Eastern Market, an old brick building featuring a large variety of fresh produce and delicious, worldly foods.
5. Georgetown Canals
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of busy D.C. are the idyllic Georgetown canals. You can find hip coffee shops, yoga studios, and other local favorites if you take a summer stroll along these narrow brick-lined paths.
6. NoMa Summer Screen
In the mood for a movie? D.C. is serious about their outdoor films and the vibrant neighborhood of NoMa (a moniker for the area North of Massachusetts Ave) hosts one of the most scenic outdoor screenings in the metro area. The area is big on the arts, has amazing city views, and is designed with an artful, industrial vibe in mind.
7. Adams Morgan Neighborhood
The colorful neighborhood of Adams Morgan is home to a hipster crowd of primarily twenty-somethings but even if you’ve surpassed your younger years, the bustling area is definitely worth exploring. Vivid rowhouses and mural-walled restaurants and businesses make up the eclectic district, which offers something to see or do in every corner.
8. Tudor Place Historic House and Gardens
Take a walk through time at the gardens of the historic Tudor Place. Built in 1816, it’s one of America’s last fully intact urban estates. Its 5 1/2 open acres of garden are a lesson in changing land use over time, but primarily, the gorgeous gardens overflowing with decorative shrubbery, roses, irises and an abundance of other plant species, are a delight to the senses.
It may be hot and humid, but D.C.’s plethora of stunning outdoor areas are well worth baring the heat for.
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