Staying Active & Seeing the Sites
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Staying Active & Seeing the Sights This Itinerary will appeal to anyone who wants to remain active and on their feet all day while exploring Washington, DC. You'll see the National Mall at night via bike, kayak alongside Georgetown on the Potomac, and ride a bike in Rock Creek Park before checking out the Zoo. Lunch and dinner suggestions built in.
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TRIP SUMMARY Active Adults Seeing DC 9:30 AM
Take the Metro to Rosslyn & Walk Across Key Bridge to Thompson Boat Center
10:30 AM
Thompson Boat Center - Thompson Boat Center
12:00 PM
Lunch at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place - Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
1:00 PM
Ride Bikes to National Zoo from Waterfront
2:00 PM
National Zoo - Zoo Bar Cafe Walk from National Zoo to Woodley Park
4:30 PM
Dinner at Hot N Juicy Crawfish - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
6:00 PM
Take Metro from Woodley Park to L'Enfant Plaza
7:00 PM
Monuments @ Nite Bike Tour
9:30 PM
Take the Metro Back to Hotel
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ACTIVE ADULTS SEEING DC
9:30 AM Departure
Take the Metro to Rosslyn & Walk Across Key Bridge to Thompson Boat Center
1 hr
While it will take some time to walk between Rosslyn and the Thompson boat center the view from the Key Bridge gives you a good idea of where you will be kayaking. It is also an interesting view of Washington, DC.
10:30 AM
Thompson Boat Center
2 hr 30 min
You'll be able to rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. The water is typically pretty calm and you'll be able to take in nice views of Washington, DC. Thompson Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20037 (202) 333-9543
12:00 PM
Lunch at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
1 hr
There are a couple of places to eat along within the same area near the water. If this place doesn't work there are other options.
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Tony & Joe's Seafood Place 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC, US, 20007 (202) 944-4545
1:00 PM
Ride Bikes to National Zoo from Waterfront
1 hr
The Rock Creek trail is an oasis in the busy city, take the trail from Georgetown to Woodley Park and enjoy a nice alternative to get from the Waterfront to the National Zoo. This ride should take between 20 to 30 minutes and it can easily be extended by following the Rock Creek Trail further north.
2:00 PM
National Zoo
2 hr
Zoo Bar Cafe 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20008 (202) 232-4225
Walk from National Zoo to Woodley Park
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4:30 PM
Dinner at Hot N Juicy Crawfish
1 hr 30 min
There are also some other restaurants around Woodley park, if this place doesn't appeal. But is has been there a long time and is regarded as a local favorite. Hot N Juicy Crawfish 2651 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20008 (202) 299-9448
6:00 PM Departure 30 min
Take Metro from Woodley Park to L'Enfant Plaza
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7:00 PM
Monuments @ Nite Bike Tour
3 hr
http://bikeandrolldc.com/tour/monuments-nite-bike-tour/
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9:30 PM Departure 30 min
Take the Metro Back to Hotel
Staying Active & Seeing the Sights This Itinerary will appeal to anyone who wants to remain active and on their feet all day while exploring Washington, DC. You'll see the National Mall at night via bike, kayak alongside Georgetown on the Potomac, and ride a bike in Rock Creek Park before checking out the Zoo. Lunch and dinner suggestions built in.
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TRIP SUMMARY Active Adults Seeing DC 9:30 AM
Take the Metro to Rosslyn & Walk Across Key Bridge to Thompson Boat Center
10:30 AM
Thompson Boat Center - Thompson Boat Center
12:00 PM
Lunch at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place - Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
1:00 PM
Ride Bikes to National Zoo from Waterfront
2:00 PM
National Zoo - Zoo Bar Cafe Walk from National Zoo to Woodley Park
4:30 PM
Dinner at Hot N Juicy Crawfish - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
6:00 PM
Take Metro from Woodley Park to L'Enfant Plaza
7:00 PM
Monuments @ Nite Bike Tour
9:30 PM
Take the Metro Back to Hotel
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ACTIVE ADULTS SEEING DC
9:30 AM Departure
Take the Metro to Rosslyn & Walk Across Key Bridge to Thompson Boat Center
1 hr
While it will take some time to walk between Rosslyn and the Thompson boat center the view from the Key Bridge gives you a good idea of where you will be kayaking. It is also an interesting view of Washington, DC.
10:30 AM
Thompson Boat Center
2 hr 30 min
You'll be able to rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. The water is typically pretty calm and you'll be able to take in nice views of Washington, DC. Thompson Boat Center 2900 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20037 (202) 333-9543
12:00 PM
Lunch at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
1 hr
There are a couple of places to eat along within the same area near the water. If this place doesn't work there are other options.
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Tony & Joe's Seafood Place 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC, US, 20007 (202) 944-4545
1:00 PM
Ride Bikes to National Zoo from Waterfront
1 hr
The Rock Creek trail is an oasis in the busy city, take the trail from Georgetown to Woodley Park and enjoy a nice alternative to get from the Waterfront to the National Zoo. This ride should take between 20 to 30 minutes and it can easily be extended by following the Rock Creek Trail further north.
2:00 PM
National Zoo
2 hr
Zoo Bar Cafe 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20008 (202) 232-4225
Walk from National Zoo to Woodley Park
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4:30 PM
Dinner at Hot N Juicy Crawfish
1 hr 30 min
There are also some other restaurants around Woodley park, if this place doesn't appeal. But is has been there a long time and is regarded as a local favorite. Hot N Juicy Crawfish 2651 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, US, 20008 (202) 299-9448
6:00 PM Departure 30 min
Take Metro from Woodley Park to L'Enfant Plaza
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7:00 PM
Monuments @ Nite Bike Tour
3 hr
http://bikeandrolldc.com/tour/monuments-nite-bike-tour/
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9:30 PM Departure 30 min
Take the Metro Back to Hotel
