Trip Idea
A Half Day at Anacostia Park

Duration | Half Day |
Topic(s) | River and Riparian, Scenic Views, Trails, Bridges, Urban America, African American Heritage, Architecture and Building, Enslavement, Forests and Woodlands, Landscape Design, Military, Monuments and Memorials, Presidents, Reconstruction, Religion and Spirituality, Schools and Education, Social Movements, Abolition Movement, Civil Rights, Voting Rights and Suffrage, Tragic Events, Wars and Conflicts, Civil War, Meadows, Natural Sounds more » |
Activities | Road Biking, Guided Tours, Picnicking |
Type | Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Urban, Inspirational, Outdoors, Group Friendly more » |
Parks | Anacostia Park, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Capital Parks-East |
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Anacostia Park
Bike the Anacostia River Trail
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Road Biking
- Pets: Yes
- Location: Anacostia Park main parking lot
- Duration: 1–4 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
3.5 mile bike trail along the Anacostia River. This trail continues North into Maryland and across two bridges into downtown D.C.
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Anacostia Park
Picnic at Anacostia Park
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: No
- Activity: Picnicking
- Pets: Yes
- Location: Anacostia Park Picnic Area
- Duration: 1–4 Hours
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
Relax and enjoy a picnic at Anacostia Park. The park has plenty of recreation activities to build up your appetite for a nice picnic while enjoying the view of the Anacostia River and downtown D.C. skyline.
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Multiple Parks
Discover Frederick Douglass’s Home
- Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations: Yes
- Activity: Guided Tours
- Age: 5–99 years old
- Pets: No
- Location: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
- Duration: 30–120 Minutes
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time of Day: Day
Last updated: April 10, 2021