Escape To These 13 Hidden Oases Around Washington DC To Find Peace And Quiet
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Did you know that DC used to be nothing but swamp land? While we have cleaned up quite a bit over the last couple of hundreds of years, there is still lots of green spaces here and some of them don’t even include the Mall. When you want to get away from it all and relax into nature, take a trip to these 13 hidden oases around Washington DC.
Anacostia Park actually makes up 1,200 acres over multiple sites. You can relax by the water, walk the river trail or just enjoy the fresh air.
The Georgetown residents love lounging and playing in this public park on R street. You can find it tucked away between Dumbarton Oaks and Oak Hill Cemetery.
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3. Pierre L’Enfant originally included this park in his city plan in 1791. It is the largest park in Capitol Hill and features beautiful statues.
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If you want to escape from the Smithsonian Museums, just head to the back of one. The Victory Garden is located on the east lawn of the National Museum of American History. There are real vegetables growing in these gardens.
It’s truly surprising how many people do not realize that Constitution Gardens is hidden away just next to the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall. It’s a quiet place to just relax.
In Brookland, the stunning Franciscan Monastery features beautiful gardens with more than 1,000 roses and plants.
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There are ten different gardens on American University’s campus at their Arboretum. Go back to college for a little and wander through each to find the quietest one.
The 59 acres around the National Cathedral were designed by Frederick Lawn Olmsted and was meant to be a garden for the ages. The grounds and gardens are always open.
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Slip away from the crowds on M Street and enjoy the peaceful quiet of the C&O Canal and the gorgeous ivy covered buildings on either side.
Technically this park is in Maryland but since it’s just on the other side of the Anacostia River, we decided to include it on the list. You can rent kayaks, canoes or just enjoy being outdoors.
This public park located behind the Dumbarton Oaks mansion is great for strolling, lounging or picnicking. There are 10 acres of formal garden and 27 acres of wooded gardens.
Right at the southern tip of East Potomac Park between the Washington Channel and the Potomac River, Hains Point is a great biking or jogging spot.
The residents of Bloomingdale would prefer to keep this urban park a secret. Nestled into the neighborhood,there is plenty of green space and benches here.
Will you enjoy peace and quiet at one of these oases soon? If you love nature, you will also love the 7 best state parks around DC!
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