Washington, D.C. Parks -- historical attractions and amusement parks

Nearly 20 percent of Washington, D.C.'s area is parks, the second-highest percentage of any big city in America -- and more parkland per capita than any other city. Whether it's the green wilderness of Rock Creek Park, which winds through the heart of the city, or the amusement parks nearby, you're sure to find the outdoor fun you're looking for in any visit.

Suggested Tours

The best way to get the most out of your vacation to Washington, DC is to take a guided tour. You can walk, bike, drive, ride a trolley, or even rent a Segway! No matter how you want to visit the monuments and memorials, we can help find the right tour for you.

Old Town Trolley

Open Top Sightseeing Bus

Monuments by Moonlight

Walking Tours

Bike Tours

	Rock Creek Park Ask Washingtonians what they love most about their city, and you'll likely hear that D.C.'s ubiquito ... More Info
	C&O National Historic Park Stretching 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood to Cumberland, Maryland, the ... More Info
	Great Falls Park Just north of Washington, D.C., the Potomac River is forced into narrow Mather Gorge, where it crash ... More Info
	Shenandoah National Park A two-hour drive from Washington, D.C. will take you up to the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Th ... More Info
	Manassas National Battlefield Park Barely half an hour from Washington, D.C., you'll find the site of the first major battle of the Civ ... More Info
	Busch Gardens Williamsburg Visitors to Washington, D.C. looking for fun outside the monuments and museums circuit should consi ... More Info
	Hersheypark If you like roller coasters, water slides, and chocolate, you'll love Hersheypark, a two-and-a-half- ... More Info
	Kings Dominion Kings Dominion, an hour and a half drive from Washington, D.C., offers more roller coasters than any ... More Info
	Six Flags America Of all the amusement parks within striking distance of Washington, D.C., Six Flags America, in Bowie ... More Info
	Water Country USA In the heat of summer, it's not a bad idea just to throw on a swimsuit and spend a day in the pool a ... More Info
	Harpers Ferry National Historical Park An hour and a half from Washington, D.C. you'll find Harpers Ferry, site of one of the most famous a ... More Info
	National Arboretum Think flowers, think Washington and you're likely to think of the gentility and romance of the cherr ... More Info
	National Zoo Sited on 163 wooded acres along the slopes of Rock Creek Park, the 120-year-old Smithsonian National ... More Info