This is a cute, well maintained little garden that is viewable from the road or as you walk by!…read more It boasts of many varieties of plants and flowers & appears to always have something blooming!

We walked into an endless variety of beautiful, colorful tulips. All different sizes shapes and…read morecolors. Lots of people are here taking in and enjoying the spectacular blooms. The tulips are near the cherry blossoms and are actually more spectacular today.

The DC Cherry Blossom Bus Tour with Tidal Basin Guided Walk…read more I've been a resident of the DMV for 15 years and welcome the opportunity to show the highlights of D.C. when members of my family come for a visit. My sister Mary lives in Delaware and had long wanted to experience the color and drama of the Cherry Blossom Festival. These visits can be frustrating - we never really know when the blossoms will be in full bloom, and how long they'll be pretty and photogenic. This year (2026) was no different. The DC Cherry Blossom Tour, hosted by USA Guided Tours, was our go-to provider for this outing. After I ordered our tickets for a mid-week 10 a.m. four-hour tour, I received a prompt acknowledgement from TripAdvisor that the reservations were ready. I made the reservation just a few days earlier, so it was great to see the email that acknowledged our tickets and told us where to go to join the tour. The logistics involved in getting to the correct bus were easy: my sister and I showed up at the Navy Memorial, across the street from the National Archives (which is on the Yellow line Metro). A tour representative was already there and did a great job of getting us into the proper queue for our tour (USA Tours had four different tours departing that morning). The tickets were scanned and we were on our way, right on time. Highlights of the tour included walking through the cherry trees with abundant blossoms, photographers everywhere, and really pretty expressions of an early summer day in the District. We could see across the tidal basin to the impressive carved statue of Martin Luther King, Jr., which we headed to after spending the first walking excursion in the tidal basin and then the FDR Memorial. Our guide did an outstanding job of providing backstories and context to the places we visited, including the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and the Vietnam War Memoria. We had ample opportunities to stretch our legs, take free bottles of water, and use restroom facilities (as the bus did not have one on board). Both driver and guide handled their responsibilities very well, and we all had an excellent opportunity to see the blossoms. And, just as our guide had predicted, a severe thunderstorm rolled through the tidal basin later that day and wiped out 100 percent of the blossoms we enjoyed earlier that day. Luck of the draw!

It was pretty nice, fun and delightful. The costumes, foods,…read moremusics, colors, products, people, parade... all was really enjoyable! I can't wait for the next year! There is a band consist of Japanese Embassy stuff. They were good! I tried, kimono, hat,... There is a chopstick, origami, fan, anime characters, bowls,...all was from traditional Japan culture... Next year I will get ready with traditional Japan costume and make up!

I really enjoyed coming here. Plane spotting wasn't a thing to do that I would have even thought of…read more(other than air shows). It's such a chill thing to do and it's free. Grateful that there's plenty of parking and they aren't charging for it. It seems really safe, there's a lot of family and friends enjoying watching the planes fly so low as they are about to land. It seems as if the planes fly low almost every 2-3 minutes. It's a pretty good spot to take pictures. There's a trail for walking, plenty of people are walking, running, biking or on scooters. It's a nice picnic spot if you enjoy crowds spaced out. There's a porta potty that would be awesome if it were replaced with real bathrooms.

Spacious park, has water side areas; right next to Regan airport for plan viewing. No restrooms…read moreonly porta potties (do not recommend)

I love this place. Great food options and the relaxing ambiance is addictive. It's perfect for…read moreworking as well.

Still a mess in my opinion. They have added more than a dozen kiosk shops that sell fast food,…read morecoffee, drinks or trinkets. However the water fountain and park part of the "water park" are still closed.

Great neighborhood park! There's a few soccer fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball, a smaller…read morecourt that sometimes ppl use for pickleball, baseball field and a path through the trees. For the kids, there's also two play areas, one with water. Really close to the library as well so a good spot to take kids for any kind of activity

Beautiful park with lots of sport fields. Tennis, soccer, baseball, etc. very well maintained…read more Downfall is definitely the parking, it can be crowded so parking is hit or miss on the weekends.

Constitution Gardens is a vast green space at the center of many monuments and memorials on the…read moreNational Mall along Constitution Avenue. The gardens have access to the Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, Reflecting Pool, JFK Hockey Fields, U.S. Park Police Horse Stables, and Korean War Veterans Memorial. The area is approximately 50 acres. At its center is a pond where you will often find ducks and geese. At the center of the pond is a memorial stone honoring the 56 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. You can find many willow trees along the pond. There are concession stands located around the pond and food/ice cream trucks to the south closer to the WWII Memorial and Constitution Avenue. During the summer the concession stands are open, however, during the colder months the concessions normally are closed. NOTE: Over the years, the end of the pond near WWII Memorial has been littered with debris, and because the water is stagnant the pond sometimes gives off a horrible smell when the water moves. I've driven by in spring 2026 to see that the pond has been cleared and cleared at this end of the pond (I'm assuming as a part of the 2026 DC Safety and Beautification Initiative). You can often experience swarms of gnats and mosquitoes during the summer. The best time to visit is early spring or fall when these pests are done for the season. Overall, a great grassy area in the heart of downtown with plenty of street parking along Constitution Avenue.

Constitution Gardens are a pleasant park area that feels like a peaceful oasis near the busy…read moreNational Mall. Water features, greenery, and pathways create a very harmonious environment for walks or a short rest. I especially appreciate the calmer atmosphere and the sense that it is not just a tourist spot, but also a park that locals enjoy using.

A nice little trail by the water. Airport is on the other side, so you'll see plenty of planes…read moretaking off and landing. We'll lit and near the hotels, so its a great spot to take a nice night walk and enjoy the views.

Go for the cherry blossoms and magnolias to beat the crowds! The lot is pay to park, but $1.45 for…read moreone hour. Very dog friendly and you can watch the planes taking off. You can also do a cute picnic on the tables in the field next to the apartments. The people watching potential is high and everyone is super friendly.

My daughter and I visited here at night, and I definitely wouldn't recommend going after dark! We…read morewere the only ones there, and with the limited lighting, it was hard to see the spider webs hanging around. I turned on my phone flashlight and suddenly noticed so many spiders above us--I'm pretty sure one even brushed my forehead, lol! I would definitely suggest visiting during the day instead. President Roosevelt was clearly a beloved figure, and after learning more about him, I can understand why. The display was meaningful, but it still felt like it couldn't fully capture his impact. The outdoor exhibit added an entirely different experience of its own. It was unique, peaceful, and offered a completely different way to appreciate the history and legacy being honored.

Overall, I thought Theodore Roosevelt was a so-so spot to go for a little walk to explore nature…read morethrough a 1.5 mile loop. Without having much information about the island prior to visiting, I was expecting (well, hoping) to see some city views of DC and Arlington from the island. However, not having these views was not a deal breaker. While the paths/trails were mostly clear, the island does not seem well-maintained. For instance, I was quite disappointed that the water fountains were not working. For obvious reasons, visitors definitely should bring their own water, but a lot of folks nowadays (including myself) are tethered to their Nalgene bottles or Stanley cups. I think this is a nice place to go for walk/run/very easy hike, if you live within walking distance or a couple of metro stops away from the island. Unfortunately, I live about 30-45 minutes away by car, so the odds of me visiting again (unless I'm in the immediate area) will be pretty slim. Also, I highly recommend visiting first thing in the morning (at least during the fall, spring and summer) because parking is very limited.

I randomly walked over here and it was a pleasant surprise. Lots of great food stamps, and lots of…read morechildren playing and the park is very centrally located by our hotel and there were many restaurant options as well in case you happen to go there when the market is not happening. I definitely recommend this area and the park.

Really solid urban park in between the Amazon headquarters and the high rise apartments in the…read morearea. A lot of the trees are on the younger side so there still some more growing to do but there's a nice green space, some dog runs and a pretty solid playground. On Tuesdays and Saturday there is a farmers market in the park that has a pretty decent selection. The Tuesday market is only fresh ready to eat vendors during lunch time and the Saturday market has produce and fresh food vendors. Would recommend stopping by if you're already in the area.