Top Washington DC Outdoor Activities - page 2

Enjoy panoramic views of Washington D.C.'s most important monuments during this attraction-packed, small-group boat cruise from the D.C. Wharf to Alexandria Old Town and back. Highlights covered include the Lincolm Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Explore Washington DC’s haunted past on this fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Download the app to your phone, grab your team, pick your roles, and head out to discover top landmarks and hidden gems around the city. Work together as a team or compete against each other as you answer trivia questions, solve challenges, take photos, and learn new facts about Washington DC, along the way.

Explore the vast Arlington National Cemetery, just across the water from Washington DC, at a pace that suits you on this hop-on hop-off trolley tour. With trolleys departing regularly, you can hop off at any of the stops, including the JFK Gravesite/Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and Arlington House. Listen to an on-board guide share the history of Arlington and the significance of the memorials, monuments, and burial sites that you pass.

Step back in time and experience Washington DC with the charm of a 1930s-style vintage cart. This small-group guided tour is designed for travelers who want a comfortable and memorable way to see the city’s famous monuments and memorials without long walks or crowded buses. Ride through the National Mall in an open-air vintage cart with beautiful views, fresh air, local stories, and convenient photo stops. Choose a daytime tour for clear views, a sunset tour for warm golden light, or a nighttime tour to see Washington DC monuments glowing after dark. Your local guide will share history and meaningful details as you see iconic landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. With small-group sightseeing, open-air comfort, and a nostalgic 1930s-inspired atmosphere, this Washington DC vintage cart tour is a unique way to connect with the history, heart, and spirit of the city.

Take the guesswork out of exploring Washington DC—and skip the hassle of walking for miles between landmarks—on this open-air electric cart tour around the city. Discover important highlights, including the Smithsonian Museum, White House, and Washington Monument, see corners of the city you’d otherwise miss, and learn about American history, culture, and politics. Along the way, hear plenty of insider stories and lesser-known facts from your local guide.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Adams Morgan. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of play time, depending on experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

See the moving Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns on a guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Be perfectly placed for good views of the moving ceremony, then continue to some of the cemetery's most important gravesites and memorials, including places dedicated to John F. Kennedy, the USS Maine, Second World War soldier Audie Murphy, and more, learning the fascinating history of the cemetery as you walk.

Ahoy there, me hearties! Climb aboard a family-friendly pirate ship cruise in Washington DC and help our crew protect the Nation’s Capital from mischievous buccaneers on the Potomac River. As we sail past DC’s iconic riverfront sights, kids join an interactive treasure hunt to track down the scallywag who stole the keys to our precious loot, complete with pirate stories, songs, and playful antics. During your cruise, visit the onboard Grog House for sodas, juices, cocktails, beer, seltzers, wine, pre-packaged snacks, and fun pirate loot like swords and hats. Credit cards are accepted, and we provide free water for all guests. Passengers must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase alcoholic beverages during the cruise. This playful pirate adventure is perfect for families looking for a Washington DC kids’ activity, Potomac River sightseeing, and a themed boat ride all in one fun cruise.

Go on one of six different interactive adventures—and work as a team—on this escape room experience in Tysons Corner, close to Washington DC and designed for small groups with up to twelve players. Choose from different scenarios including a prison escape and a treasure hunt, hunt for clues together, and solve puzzles and challenges as the clock counts down.

Washington DC’s historic center spans a large area and can be difficult to see on foot. This electric bike tour allows you to cover more ground and cycle past highlights such as the Smithsonian museums, the Capitol Building, the White House, and Tidal Basin. With a motor to assist as you pedal, you’re free to concentrate on the city’s notable sights and listen as your guide points out hidden treasures you might not notice on your own.

Enjoy Washington DC’s monuments and landmarks lit up after dark, and see side of the capital city many visitors miss, on this evening highlights tour. Have the opportunity to stop outside 10 top DC landmarks, including the Lincoln Memorial, White House, and US Capitol. As you travel between attractions, learn details about the landmarks and memorials from your driver-guide. Then, at each stop, have time to take photos and explore on your own.

Learn all about the US government while you tour the Capitol Hill area of Washington DC on this guided cycle tour. You'll cycle past the White House, the Supreme Court Building, and the Capitol Building while you hear about the city, and the country, from your local guide. Bikes and helmets are provided, and you’ll have the option of a regular or an electric bicycle.

Take a stroll back in time with this small-group guided walk along the historic Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. Learn about the trail that once brought visitors from Washington DC and elsewhere to the beach, and view the diverse habitat of the Chesapeake Bay region, including marshland off Fishing Creek. Includes a visit to the Chesapeake Railway Museum.

Explore Washington DC’s most iconic landmarks in a fun, relaxed, and engaging way skip the long walks or crowded buses. This small-group golf cart tour feels personal, not scripted. Your guide blends real history with storytelling, humor, and local insight to create an experience that’s both informative and entertaining. Unlike large tours, you’ll have time for photos at key stops and a chance to actually enjoy each location instead of rushing through it. Cover more ground comfortably while still getting up close to the monuments that matter most.

Experience some of the most popular attractions in Washington, DC like an insider on this full-day sightseeing tour. Begin with a tour of the United States Capitol Building; admission tickets are prebooked for a seamless visit. Then, see the city’s most famous landmarks and monuments aboard a comfortable coach, including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and more. Then, end your tour with a visit to the National Archives Museum.

Sip champagne onboard a luxurious yacht on a 2-hour brunch cruise along Washington DC’s scenic shoreline. Cast off from Gangplank Marina then enjoy a sumptuous brunch buffet. Capture unforgettable images of the DC skyline while relaxing at your private table, then savor coffee or tea as you enjoy views of the capital city’s elegant cityscape.

See Washington D.C. at its most festive during this seasonal wintertime ride in a private Pedicab. Bundle up with blankets as you enjoy a 45-minute journey around the bustling downtown area, with get-down photo stops along the way. Highlights include 50 Christmas trees—one for each state—in front of the White House, a ride down Embassy Row, and a stop by the Capitol building.

Don't worry about long walks or crowded buses: see the best of Washington DC's monuments and memorials without the crowds on this private pedicab tour of the nation's capital. Choose from numerous departure times from morning to evening, and meet your guide directly at your hotel. Then, climb aboard and head off: you'll discover the entire National Mall area, glimpse numerous world-renowned landmarks, and learn about the city's history from your guide.

Washington DC's monuments are especially scenic at night, when they’re brightly lit against the dark sky. Plus, you can benefit from seeing the city all without the daytime crowds and traffic. On this private tour, explore many of the top DC landmarks with an insider guide, and benefit from included cycling and safety equipment and snacks for hassle-free sightseeing.

Explore the famous landmarks, monuments, and neighborhoods of Washington, DC on this guided golf cart tour. Enjoy an educational and entertaining narrated history of the nation’s capital. See the White House and the United States Capitol, plus the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Downtown Washington, the National Mall, and more.

Want to squeeze in a trip to Niagara Falls during your stay in Washington DC—but not sure how to proceed? Leave all the logistics and navigation to someone else on this flexible, 2-day coach tour. Upon arrival in Niagara, discover the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. You can also upgrade for a range of add-on experiences, from the Maid of the Mist (available in season) to an after-dark tour.

Go beyond the traditional daytime DC tours with an after-dark visit to the city’s famous landmarks. Climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and see famous memorials and monuments, taking in views of the illuminated Washington Monument, the White House, more along the way. As you go, you'll have the benefit of skipping daytime crowds and traffic and enjoying another perspective on the city.

Watch the city come alive on a private night tour of Washington D.C. Pass by a number of illuminated monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Building. Learning about the history of the city and the U.S. from your guide.

Prepare to embark on our 21+ party cruise aboard the Boomerang Pirate Ship, where even the most landlocked souls will find their sea legs in no time!  Cruise beneath the sun, gaze at the sunset, or dance under the moonlight, grog in hand.While we delight in seeing our spirited guests come adorned in pirate attire, please know that dressing like a pirate is not a requirement. Your presence and enthusiasm are all that’s needed to make this journey unforgettable.With your all-inclusive ticket, you’ll enjoy: • A 2 hour cruise • A premium open bar featuring our lively bartenders mixing a variety of delicious cocktails, along with an array of liquor options, beer, wine, High Noon seltzers, filtered water, sodas, juices, and pre-packaged snacks. • A professional sound system boasting an extensive library of music to set the perfect mood for your voyage. • The magnificent cityscape of Washington, D.C. from the vantage points of our two open-air decks.