So you have done all the touristy things… now what?
Clamber the rocks and walk on the Billy Goat trail. My favorite in this area because it is rocky and yet you are so close to the city.
Walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Find the trail at Key bridge.
Walk along the canal in Georgetown.
Watch the mighty Potomac crash through Great Falls. It is magnificent without being strenuous. Great Falls is on both sides of the river but the better walk is on the Maryland side.
View the monuments by night with friends. The monuments are lit up at night and it is completely different than visiting during the day. And cooler (if it is summer).
Walk in Arlington National Cemetery. Available by Metro. It is quiet and hilly. Great view of DC.
Walk in Rock Creek Park.
Walk in the Arboretum. See pretty plants and Greek columns.
Explore a local trail. There are many that one rarely notices. One example is the Arlington Loop, map here.
Walk along the George Washington Parkway, or along the river on the Virginia side. Take the trail from Memorial bridge. Walk all the way to Mount Vernon if you… bike! It is 18 miles from Theodore Roosevelt Island (see above) to Mount Vernon.
Join a walking group. Or find other walks in this list from Town and Tourist.
