It's the third Saturday of the
A to Z blog challenge, which means we find ourselves at the letter R.
For those of you looking for a bit of nature during your visit to D.C., may I suggest
Rock Creek Park? It's a large, lovely tract of green space in the middle of the busy city, with lots of bike trails and walking paths for you to explore.
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It's an awesome park, but I'm a little bitter, seeing as how I got lost there one afternoon in the middle of summer... Anyway, if you're better at reading a map than me (and trust me, the bar is not that high), you should be fine!
Next up is the
FDR Memorial. Located along the Tidal Basin, this is a sprawling memorial dedicated to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Each section is devoted to one of his presidential terms, so visitors get to explore some of the major events of his presidency as they walk through.
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The pictures don't really do it justice, so make sure to stop by when you're in town!
Hey, my grandfather had a radio just like that one! I wonder where would it be?
ReplyDeleteIs that a fountain?
Hi Al,
DeleteNot a fountain, but a large waterfall wall in the middle of the memorial. It's pretty cool!
I've never been there, but I would love to visit. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to go someday!
DeleteWow, the park is large enough to get lost in? Must be a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, it bisects the city and extends up into Maryland. It's huge.
DeleteVisited DC last year first time and want to go back. So much more to see there! Just stopping by in the A-Z.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Hopefully you'll see some familiar places on the blog this month! :)
DeleteI never heard of the Roosevelt memorial! Or a number of the places you have mentioned! Now I want to visit. I have really been enjoying the photos and the commentary.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear it! :)
DeleteLooks like a lovely place to visit!
ReplyDeleteSitting by the waterfall is a nice way to take a break on a hot day! :)
DeleteVery cool, though Eleanor was a cut above her husband :) Just stopping by for the A-Z Challenge. Please check us out and sign up to follow if you like what you see. Juliet atCity Muse Country Muse
ReplyDeleteNice to see you, Juliet! Never fear, Eleanor got her own section of the memorial :)
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