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Walk the wooded stream valley below the formal gardens

at Dumbarton Oaks Park

Beatrix Farrand designed this as the wild counterpart to the manicured Dumbarton Oaks gardens next door, and the trails follow a stream through a quiet valley with almost no signage or crowds. Entry is free, which catches people off guard given what's on the other side of the fence.

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Dumbarton Oaks Park

Dumbarton Oaks Park
Park
G★ 4.7(256 reviews)

R St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Georgetown

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed