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DC offers uniquely colorful outdoor sights in autumn, from radiant leaves and street murals to charming row houses. Visit washington.org for more fall activities. FORWARD INTO FOLIAGE Enjoy fall favorites beyond Rock Creek Park and the National Mall. Roosevelt Island Trek two miles of trails amid changing leaves on this hidden-away island and find the 17-foot-tall statue of Theodore Roosevelt. Meridian Hill Park In this urban park, experience cascading fountains, lush gardens, a Joan of Arc statue and Sunday drum circles. Mount Vernon Trail Rent wheels from Capital Bikeshare and take in water vistas and autumn leaves. Tudor Place Wander around a historic property featuring a gorgeous garden, manicured lawns and trees, and an illustrious home. MARVEL AT DC STREET MURALS DC’s neighborhood surfaces are covered with vibrant artworks and murals celebrating hometown heroes, Founding Fathers and others. Black Lives Matter Re-christened as Black Lives Matter Plaza in June, 16th Street now features a bold city-commissioned mural with yellow lettering. Just north of Lafayette Square Marvin Gaye Masterpiece Artist Aniekan Udofi a pays tribute to the DC-born musician in this Shaw neighborhood mural. S Street NW, between 7th & 8th streets George Washington Image NoMa displays an untraditional portrait of George Washington by artist MADSTEEZ’s – part of POW! WOW!, an international art movement. 331 N Street NE ROWS UPON ROWS OF COLOR Get your fill of rowhouse charm in DC neighborhoods like Shaw, Capitol Hill, Petworth and Georgetown.
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