Washington DC Official Visitors Guide • Washington DC Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2026 • Have a Flawless Fall in DC

FINALLY Fall http://washington.org/fall?utm_medium=eguide&utm_source=bluetoad&utm_campaign=DC2026 YOUR PERFECT FALL GETAWAY STARTS HERE: WASHINGTON.ORG/FALL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Family fun and foliage await at these free parks. KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS • Ponds filled with 500-year-old lotus and water lilies • Home to nearly 250 species of birds • Access to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail • Only national park dedicated to the growth and study of water-based plant life ROCK CREEK PARK • Twice the size of NYC’s Central Park • 13 miles of horseback riding trails • Nature center includes planetarium • One of the city’s best areas for hiking and biking THEODORE ROOSEVELT ISLAND • Beautifully situated along the Potomac River • Connected to Virginia by its own pedestrian bridge • Majestic memorial statue to the 26th president • Network of nature trails U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM • 451 acres of natural beauty • 22 picturesque Corinthian columns that once supported the U.S. Capitol • National Bonsai & Penjing Museum houses a tree that survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima • Public gardens showcase dozens of plant species UNIQUE & COZY These experiences are made for fall. • Treat yourself to high tea service at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., The St. Regis, The Waldorf Astoria or The Fairmont. • Grab a delicious cup of coffee from Colada Shop, Rose Ave Bakery or Fresh Baguette. • Satisfy your sweet tooth with baked goods from Uncle Chip’s, Dog Tag Bakery or Baked by Yael. • Sip a cup of hot chocolate from Café du Parc, Bourbon Steak or Bread Furst. THE SPORTS CAPITAL Don’t miss exciting action on the court, ice and field. NFL WASHINGTON COMMANDERS Established: 1932 Home: Northwest Stadium Who to watch: Jayden Daniels, No. 5 (2024-25 NFL offensive rookie of the year) NHL WASHINGTON CAPITALS Established: 1974 Home: Capital One Arena Who to watch: Alex Ovechkin, No. 8 (the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer) NBA WASHINGTON WIZARDS Established: 1961 Home: Capital One Arena Who to watch: 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa NWSL WASHINGTON SPIRIT Established: 2013 Home: Audi Field Who to watch: Trinity Rodman, No. 2 (highest-paid star in NWSL)

Washington DC Official Visitors Guide - Washington DC Official Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2026

Have a Flawless Fall in DC

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