Waterfalls

·                  Great Falls of the Potomac (try both VA and MD sides)

·                  Cunningham Falls, MD (near Thurmont and Camp David)

·                  Pierce Mill Dam (along Rock Creek in DC)

Photo: Flood time at Great Falls NHP, Maryland

Gardens

·                  Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown

·                  National Arboretum (New York Ave, NE)

·                  U.S. Botanic Garden (at the eastern end of the National Mall in front of the Capitol)

·                  Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Garden (northern Anacostia)

Photo: Orchids inside the U.S. Botanic Garden