The Top 20 Attractions around Glen Echo
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Glen Echo. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Glen Echo is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail – Georgetown
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) National Historical Park offers multiple access points and visitor centers, including one here in Georgetown, Washington, DC. Beginning on 29th Street NW, south …
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Rock Creek Park
Highlight • Forest
Rock Creek Park, spanning 1,754 acres, is a natural escape from city life, offering trails, wildlife, and historic landmarks. Founded by Congress in 1890, this national park features not only …
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Peirce Mill
Highlight • Monument
Peirce Mill, built in 1829 by Isaac Peirce on Rock Creek, once used water to power this mill that processed corn, wheat, and rye until its turbine shaft broke in …
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Potomac River
Highlight • River
The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …
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Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
In part, the cycle path is separated from the road at the side. I prefer to share the lane with the runners and hikers than with the cars...
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Mount Zion Cemetery
Highlight • Historical Site
From this spot on the Rock Creek Trail you can see the historic Mount Zion Cemetery. This historically significant burial ground is adjacent to the Female Union Band Society Cemetery, …
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Francis Scott Key Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
This is a paved path across the bridge with metal railings separating pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic. It feels safe but it can be a little loud. The views are beautiful.
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Difficult Run Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Difficult Run Trail follows the stream from Georgetown Pike to the Potomac River. The trail, which is narrow and rocky in some sections, can be hazardous due to a …
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Boulder Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
An old (or at least old and nice looking) bridge on this great bike path.
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Meadowbrook Stables
Highlight • Structure
Established in 1934, Meadowbrook Stables is a historic horseback riding school located along the Rock Creek Trail. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the grounds during summer hours, except for when …
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Herring Highway
Highlight • Structure
This may look like a natural arrangement of rocks, but it is really a feat of engineering. Rocks are precisely placed to build a series of boulder step pools that …
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