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.
- Rock Creek Park
- C&O National Historic Park
- Great Falls Park
- Shenandoah National Park
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- National Arboretum
- National Zoo