Maryland National Capital Park Travel Information (Capitol Heights, MD)

A Tale of Two Neighborhoods: Kalorama and Adams-Morgan The Yin-and-Yang neighborhoods of Kalorama and Adams–Morgan, where high society bumps up against Ethiopian restaurants and all-night dance clubs, crystallize the kind of contrast that makes D.C. such ... Washington, DC

Aerospace Tour: Prince George's County, MD The entire span of American aerospace history is presented in all its richness and color in this day trip to Prince George’s County. From the first balloon ascent in America, to the training of the fi... Bladensburg, MD

Alexandria There is a town within sight of the nation’s capital that most everyone has heard of, yet only a few know about. Though located in the shadow of Washington DC, Alexandria is certainly not overshadowed... Alexandria, VA

Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA: George's Beloved George Washington may have slept in a lot of places, but he always came home to his “beloved Alexandria. ”Who could blame him? For more than 250 years this lovely city on the Potomac has been capturin... Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA Alexandria is on the west bank of the Potomac River, six miles below Washington DC, and nine miles from Mount Vernon. Alexandria began its historic preservation and urban renewal projects in the 1960... Alexandria, VA

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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Park (Distance: 2.6 mi) For a short and exotic urban hike that’s wonderfully non-urban, visit Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Park, on the Anacostia River near the Prince George’s County line. There you’ll find gorgeous water...

Washington, DC - Hiking - length:2.5 mi

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (Distance: 2.7 mi) This is a short hike but well worth the time to see the amazing water flowers and plants that grow in this marsh. The trail winds around several ponds and out to the marsh that joins the Anacostia Riv...

Washington DC, VA - Hiking - length:2.1 mi

National Arboretum Loop-de-Loop Ramble (Distance: 3.5 mi) This ramble never ceases to amaze me—it’s different all year round. The ride is all within a small area and crosses back upon itself mazelike. Things bloom at every turn spring and summer long. There ...

Washington, DC - Road Biking - length:9 mi

Fort Circle Trail (Distance: 3.6 mi) Winding through a forested oasis, Fort Circle Trail is both a pathway through history and a greenway into the future of park systems. This dirt and gravel trail system travels up and down the hilly t...

Washington, DC - Mountain Biking - length:12.2 mi

National Arboretum: East Side (Distance: 3.7 mi) The eastern side of the National Arboretum features an Asian collection, conifers, and dogwoods. In summer, pink and white crape myrtles are in full flower, and winter brings the bright red berries of...

Washington DC, VA - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

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Langston Langston Course & D.R. Public, 18 holes 6652 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Maryland National Capital Park

East Andrews AFB Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6780 yards, par 72 4.8 miles from center of Maryland National Capital Park

West Andrews AFB Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6397 yards, par 71 4.8 miles from center of Maryland National Capital Park

South Andrews AFB Golf Course Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6748 yards, par 72 4.8 miles from center of Maryland National Capital Park

Lake Arbor Lake Arbor Golf Public, 18 holes 6359 yards, par 71 5.6 miles from center of Maryland National Capital Park

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