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A Guide to Leaf Peeping near Washington, DC
Fall is one of the best times to explore Washington, DC and the surrounding region. With cooler temperatures, the city comes alive with color making familiar neighborhoods and monuments feel different.Β Whether you want to admire fall colors against iconic landmarks or take a scenic drive into the mountains, there are plenty of ways to enjoy autumn. Below are my favorite spots for leaf peeping in and around Washington, DC! National Mall The National Mall is always a great spot for a stroll or a run.Β In the fall, it’s a nice spot to check out the changing trees.Β You won’t find super bright trees on the mall but the…
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Hiking Rock Creek Park in the Fall
Rock Creek Park is one of my favorite parks in DC!Β Founded in 1890, the park is located in the upper NW quadrant of DC.Β Within its 1,700 acres, this park offers more than 32 miles of trails, as well as open areas for gatherings and picnics.Β Β In my opinion, the best part of Rock Creek Park is obviously Rock Creek!!Β There are trails on both the East and West side following the creek from Miller Cabin down to Boulder Bridge.Β You can also follow the creek on the East side all the way up to Boundary Bridge on the border of DC and Maryland.Β Β I usually drive to Rock…
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Autumn Visit at the US National Arboretum
One of the silver linings of the pandemic for me has been that with so much downtime and very limited things to do, I discovered many local spots that I hadn’t explored much before!Β The US National Arboretum in Washington, DC is often mixed up for the US Botanic Garden.Β The botanic garden is right next to the Capitol while the National Arboretum is located in NE DC. While exploring lots of local parks and trails, the arboretum in DC was one of my favorite discoveries.Β The park was established in 1927 and is comprised of 446 acres!Β It is gorgeous to visit year-round, but fall time is especially astonishing…
