Kid-Friendly and Washington DC
Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. We'll reopen in May 2026!
Paddle the Anacostia River outside Nationals Park!
Washington
Up to 4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Water Activities, Wildlife
Ballpark Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. We'll reopen in May 2026!
Paddle the Anacostia River outside Nationals Park!
Washington
Up to 4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Water Activities, Wildlife
Ballpark Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in March 2026!
Paddle, Fish, Explore, And Then Relax On The Shore! Rowboat rentals on the Potomac River offer a classic, peaceful way to explore DC’s natural side. Set your own pace as you glide past wooded shorelines, spot wildlife, and enjoy tranquil stretches of water that feel far from the city. Perfect for fishing, ...
1-4 hours rentals available
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Fishing, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025. Rentals will resume in April 2026. Book your 2026 rental!
Paddle, Explore, And Then Relax On The Shore! Kayak rentals on the Potomac River offer an easy, adventurous way to experience DC from the water. Slip into a sleek kayak and paddle along scenic shorelines, spotting wildlife and enjoying peaceful stretches that feel worlds away from the city. Whether you’re ...
1-4 hour rental options available
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Fishing, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Paddle, Explore, And Then Relax On The Shore! Enjoy a nature escape inside the city while canoeing at Fletchers. Paddle along the Potomac River where the only sounds are the paddle splash, birds, and a gentle breeze — even though you're just minutes from downtown DC. Enjoy paddling, breathing ...
1 -4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Canoe, Fishing, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in May 2026!
Paddle, Explore, And Then Relax On The Shore! Stand-up paddleboarding on the Potomac River offers a refreshing mix of adventure and calm. Glide across smooth water surrounded by tree-lined banks, soaring herons, and surprising pockets of quiet. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned paddler, it’s ...
1 -4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Paddle, Explore, And Then Relax On The Shore!
1 - 4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Fishing, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
Fletcher's Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. We'll reopen in May 2026!
Come enjoy a fresh paddling experience at James Creek Marina on the Anacostia River! Kayaks are a great option for beginner and seasoned paddlers alike. Double kayaks are a multi occupancy boat with a max capacity of 500 lbs. While we do not advise more than two paddlers on a double kayak, a small child ...
Washington
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
James Creek Marina
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. We'll reopen in May 2026!
Come enjoy a fresh paddling experience at James Creek Marina on the Anacostia River. Kayaks are a great option for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike. Single kayaks are appropriate for anyone ages 8 and up. A single kayak is a single occupancy with a max capacity of 250lbs.
Washington
1-4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities, Wildlife
James Creek Marina
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Experience paddling under the Key Bridge! Canoeing at Key Bridge Boathouse offers a peaceful escape on the Potomac River with views of the Key Bridge, historic waterfront, and leafy canal paths. Calm water near the shoreline makes it great for beginners, while more experienced paddlers can explore farther ...
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Canoe, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Experience paddling under the Key Bridge and see all Georgetown has to offer from the water! Paddle past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, and Georgetown Harbor.
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in May 2026!
Experience paddling under the Key Bridge! Paddleboarding at Key Bridge Boathouse offers a calm, scenic escape right on the Potomac River. From your board, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Key Bridge, Georgetown waterfront, and wooded riverbanks. It’s beginner-friendly, peaceful, and perfect for ...
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Rentals are closed for the 2025 season. Rentals will resume in April 2026!
Experience paddling under the Key Bridge and see all Georgetown has to offer! Paddle past the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, and Georgetown Harbor.
Washington
1 hour, 2 hour or 4 hour
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental, Kayak, Rentals, Self-Guided Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Key Bridge Boathouse
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Runs on school closure days (Jan–June)
???? School's Out—Adventure’s On at Kraken Kamp! ???? When school takes a break but your schedule doesn’t, Kraken Kamp has your back! Designed for kids ages 6–14, our school-year day camps keep your child active, engaged, and having a blast—while you stay focused at work. Why Kraken Kamp? ...
Washington
5 Days
Kid-Friendly
Pickleball, Roller Skating
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Weekly Summer Camps for Kids Ages 6-14
???? School's Out—Adventure’s On at Kraken Kamp! ???? When school takes a break but your schedule doesn’t, Kraken Kamp has your back! Designed for kids ages 6–14, our school-year day camps keep your child active, engaged, and having a blast—while you stay focused at work. Why Kraken Kamp? ...
Washington
5 Days
Kid-Friendly
Pickleball, Roller Skating
Kraken Kourts – Bryant Street
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Explore the history and features of DC's tidal basin while admiring the famous cherry blossoms!
Join Off the Mall Tours on a special spring walk of the famous Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms! The Tidal Basin area has monuments galore, but it has its own secret history too! Do you know how the cherry blossom trees became a feature? Or that the tidal basin used to have a beach from which Washingtonians ...
Washington
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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For all ages! • 2.5 hours • District of Punk!
In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning into yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in ...
Ardmore
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Explore the International Side of Washington, DC
This two-hour tour walking tour is an international journey through the neighborhood west of the White House. Discover the origins of organizations such as the State Department, the World Bank, Bacon-DACOR House, and other places where diplomacy is the name of the game. Learn about some fascinating international ...
Washington
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Historic Alleyways!
The alleyways of DC served a distinct purpose as a city planning feature, but they also provided a hidden safe space where escaped enslaved people and the economically disadvantaged could find inexpensive housing and live their lives away from prying eyes. While city officials condemned life in the alleyways ...
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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For all ages! • 2.5 hours • Socialites and Spies of Georgetown
An ill-fated artist, an Ambassador's wife, a Baroness, and a codebreaker.....What do they all have in common? They were part of the most exclusive club of power-players in Cold War DC. These amazing women made their mark in a man's world using every tool at their disposal. This tour will take ...
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Walking Tour
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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All ages - 2 hours - Discover the Jazz and Literary History of DC!
Come on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was where the big names in jazz ...
Washington
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Off the Mall Walking Tours
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Airport Transfers From IAD, DCA AND BWI To Downtown D.C.
We will pick you up at Arrival Door 4 in a Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit Van with our company name, RSN Enterprises, LLC
Washington
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
RSN Enterprises
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1.5 Hour Rental • Up to 4 People
With fanciful fins and headlights, retro-cool colors and chrome details, we’ve kept their vintage style but retro-fitted them with electric motors. They’re quiet and environmentally friendly, allowing for conversation and to enjoy the fresh air and beauty of DC. Fitting up to 4 people, these boats ...
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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1.5 Hour Rental • Up to 4 People
With fanciful fins and headlights, retro-cool colors and chrome details, we’ve kept their vintage style but retro-fitted them with electric motors. They’re quiet and environmentally friendly, allowing for conversation and to enjoy the fresh air and beauty of DC. Fitting up to 4 people, these boats ...
Washington
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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8-20 Passenger Private Party Boat
You spoke, and we listened—Starting in 2025 you can sip and soak in the riverfront views without the extra legwork! That's right, we’re ditching the bike seats and pedals and leveling up your ride with comfortable barstools around the bar. After six incredible seasons of pedal-powered fun, we ...
Washington
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Sea Suite Cruises DC
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