Fall Foliage In & Around D.C.

Washington DC have some great options for catching those warm autumn colors. For the best lighting this season, explore these places in the early morning or the late afternoon, where the sun hits these spots just right and create a nice glow of lens flares on your pictures.

1.    C&O Canal National Historic Park

You don’t have to go far to enjoy the changing leaves. This park has undoubtedly beautiful views from Georgetown, Washington DC to Cumberland, Maryland. Stretching 184.5 miles, this picturesque park is a perfect backdrop for a walk, a jog, a bike ride, and a horseback ride.

2.    Rock Creek Park

Known as the longest urban park in the US, Rock Creek Park is home to all sorts of trees, bushes, and flora which makes up beautiful fall scenes for a picnic, walk, or leisurely stroll. This park also creates ideal habitats for wildlife like deer, fox, and squirrels.

3.    National Arboretum

Located in Northeast DC, this living museum displays 446 acres of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants and perfect for enjoying beautiful fall colors. Tour the garden by foot, car, bike-ride, or even take the the 35-minute tram ride and hear about the arboretum’s history.

4.    Mount Vernon Estate

Located along, the shores of the Potomac River, this 500-acre estate of George Washington is especially beautiful during the fall foliage season. Take a tour of the estate and be sure to spend time outdoors exploring the endless source of breathtakingly beautiful scenic views.