To cool down and relax, especially during DC's muggy summers, head to this riverside park. A favorite among locals, Hains Point is a peninsula of land jutting out into the confluence of the Potomac River and the Washington Channel. Let the cross breezes revitalize you as you stroll along the river, picnic or take the kids to the playground. Best of all, kids love climbing "The Awakening"—a huge statue of a man seemingly climbing up out of the ground.
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1100 Ohio Dr SW Washington, DC 20024 ·144.62 mi
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This is so beautiful! Lovely place to walk, contemplate the river and the boats while enjoying a pique nique. Here many were not wearing the mask.
MoreI spend the day with friends and job partners and lovely the area clean and familiar I recommended this places for future BBQ, the area close to the Potomac River quiet and fishing with friends and enjoy the good food and games. Was a memorable time and we are going to do another one before the end of the season.
MoreThis is another great spot to admire the cherry blossom. Less crowded than tidal bassin but less pretty as well.You might get your pictures spoiled because of the cars
MoreWhen cherry blossoms are at peak, visitors can see rows of cherry blossoms with water view and un-interupted flowers. Great place to be there for flowers during early spring. Of course, the golf course and tennis courts are there for all to enjoy. I love Hains Point but weekends in summer is to avoid.
MoreFrom my hotel, it was an easy drive to a slow car crawl through hundreds of cherry and other flowering trees set along the banks of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers near their confluence. From there you are only a short hop to the tidal basin where more delights await you. I found parking easy along the Potomac side of the point, even on a prime Saturday for Cherry Blossom weekend.
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