FALL FORWA RD INTO FOLIAGE Enjoy fall favorites beyond Rock Creek Park and the National Mall. MA RVEL AT DC STREET MURALS DC’s neighborhood surfaces are covered with vibrant artworks and murals celebrating hometown heroes, Founding Fathers and others. Roosevelt Island Trek two miles of trails amid changing leaves on this hidden-away island and fi nd the 17-foot-tall statue of Theodore Roosevelt. Black Lives Matter Meridian Hill Park In this urban park, experience cascading fountains, lush gardens, a Joan of Arc statue and Sunday drum circles. 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 Mount Vernon Trail Rent wheels from Capital Bikeshare and take in water vistas and autumn leaves. 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 Tudor Place Wander around a historic property featuring a gorgeous garden, manicured lawns and trees, and an illustrious home. 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 fi ll of rowhouse charm in DC neighborhoods like Shaw, Capitol Hill, Petworth and Georgetown. Single facade, in various architectural styles and colors Ornate tops with turrets, belvederes or decorative cornices WASHINGTON.ORG Tall and compact 17
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