The Top 3 Lakes around Washington D.C
Looking to visit the best lakes around Washington D.C? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Washington D.C’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Tidal Basin
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Great facility that man / woman should definitely see during a visit...
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Capitol Reflecting Pool
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Capitol - Famous domed building housing the US Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.
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Daingerfield Island Nature Trail and Marina
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On Daingerfield Island you can have an outdoor picnic, watch sailboats and windsurfers go by. It is a mostly forested flat park. Right here was the first settlement of Alexandria, founded by Simon Pearson in 1696.
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