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Outdoors Georgetown

Theodore Roosevelt Island

An outdoor spot in Georgetown, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Why go

Wooded island memorial in the Potomac with a loop trail of about 1.5 miles and a boardwalk over the marsh.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Georgetown, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Georgetown Waterfront Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Georgetown, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Georgetown Waterfront Park

    Riverside park along the Potomac with views of Key Bridge, Roosevelt Island and the Kennedy Center.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath

    Flat towpath beside the 1830s canal, starting in Georgetown and running 184.5 miles to Cumberland, Maryland.

    Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Washington Harbour Ice Rink

    Outdoor rink on the Potomac at Washington Harbour, typically open from mid-November to early March.

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Clyde's of Georgetown

    Saloon on M Street that has served burgers, crab cakes and brunch since 1963.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Martin's Tavern

    Family-run Georgetown tavern since 1933, with wooden booths and a long weekend brunch.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    1789 Restaurant

    American restaurant in an 1840s Federal townhouse near Georgetown University, open since 1960.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Theodore Roosevelt Island is a stop on our Washington, DC New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go: weather by month, based on Washington, DC

Our climate figures for Georgetown come from nearby Washington, DC. Average daily highs in Washington, DC run from 40°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Theodore Roosevelt Island itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Washington, DC from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Washington, DC weather by month (covers Georgetown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
38.89722, -77.06417
Destination
Georgetown, District of Columbia
Website
nps.gov

Theodore Roosevelt Island: quick answers

How much time do you need at Theodore Roosevelt Island?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Theodore Roosevelt Island. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt Island?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Reach it by the footbridge from the parking lot on the Virginia side, a 20-minute walk from Georgetown over Key Bridge.

Is Theodore Roosevelt Island free?

Yes, we list Theodore Roosevelt Island as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Theodore Roosevelt Island?

Theodore Roosevelt Island appears on Washington, DC New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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