Washington DC Relaxing

Unique relaxing spots in Washington DC!

The ultimate travel guide for a relaxing experience in Washington DC! The Best parks, beautiful botanical gardens, sunsets views, swimming spots, and many more! Our local Spotters shared the best spots in town for a relaxing experience in Washington DC!

Spotted by Locals
East Potomac Golf Links Washington DC

East Potomac Golf Links – In the shadow of the Mall

By: JR Denson
NoVA Ultimate Frisbee Washington DC

NoVA Ultimate Frisbee – Play near the Pentagon

By: JR Denson
Yards Park Washington DC

Yards Park – It’s got everything

By: JR Denson
GoodWood Washington DC

GoodWood – For a vintage-chic home

By: Lydia Strohl
Looped Yarn Works Washington DC

Looped Yarn Works – DC’s happiest yarn shop

By: Katya Barannik
Mitchell Park Washington DC

Mitchell Park – Green space for hanging out

By: Katya Barannik
Spanish Steps Washington DC

Spanish Steps – Lovely secluded spot

By: Katya Barannik
Hains Point Washington DC

Hains Point – Perfect day by the water

By: Katya Barannik
Roosevelt Island Washington DC

Roosevelt Island – Outdoor monument to a president

By: Katya Barannik
Oak Hill Cemetery Washington DC

Oak Hill Cemetery – Peaceful retreat

By: Katya Barannik
Tudor Place Washington DC

Tudor Place – America’s story lives here

By: Katya Barannik
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Washington DC

Dumbarton Oaks Garden – Garden of beauty

By: Katya Barannik
Black Squirrels Washington DC

Black Squirrels – Pride of DC

By: Lydia Strohl
Glover Archbold Trail Washington DC

Glover Archbold Trail – Nature trail in urban DC

By: Lydia Strohl
Franciscan Monastery Washington DC

Franciscan Monastery – Hidden history

By: Kelley Smith
Meridian Hill Park Washington DC

Meridian Hill Park – Beautiful park

By: Kelley Smith
National Arboretum Washington DC

National Arboretum – Urban oasis

By: Kelley Smith
US Botanical Gardens Washington DC

US Botanical Gardens – A colorful city respite

By: Aparna Krishnamoorthy

Our Local Spotters in Washington DC

Our handpicked locals live & love in Washington DC and speak the local language.

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    Kelley

    My adventures in DC usually include trying new food, good whiskey and discovering new perspectives.
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    Aparna

    A wanderlust at heart. DC is beautiful, clean, green, diverse, eclectic, walkable, bikeable..
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    JR

    I'm an EMT and I love music & sports. DC has the perfect mix of Northern and Southern culture...
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    Lydia

    I am a storyteller, an excavator, a messenger, and for many years a journalist. DC has gravitas...
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    Katya

    Yes, Washington D.C. can often seem like a political swamp, but there's a wonderful world here...
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