Odyssey DC
D . C . BY
WATER
BY JAYNE CLARK
WITH ITS IMPOSING MONUMENTS , JAM-PACKED MUSEUMS AND CORRIDORS OF POWER , IT ’ S EASY TO OVERLOOK THE FACT THAT WASHINGTON IS ALSO A RIVER CITY . THE POTOMAC FLOWS PAST SOME OF THE CAPITAL ’ S MOST ICONIC LOCALES . HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO GET OUT ON THE WATER AND ENJOY THE VIEWS .
KEY BRIDGE BOATHOUSE
Kayak , canoe and stand-up paddleboard rentals make this the ideal spot for active sorts seeking a self-propelled river adventure . It ’ s at the base of the Key Bridge with easy access to the Georgetown waterfront and Roosevelt Island . Group offerings include classes and activities like sunrise yoga and full-moon paddles . Boatingindc . com ; 202-337-9642
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ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES
The company operates three vessels from the Southwest Waterfront , each with a different ambiance and price point . The Odyssey DC is a glass-walled ship with three-course meal and cocktail cruises . The Spirit of Washington is more laid-back with buffet meals , a dancefloor and games . The Spirit of Mount Vernon makes a leisurely narrated trip to George Washington ’ s Virginia home and back with food and drink available at the snack bar . Entertainmentcruises . com ; 866-404-8439
POTOMAC RIVERBOAT COMPANY
Take a narrated monuments cruise between The Washington Harbour on the Georgetown waterfront and Old Town Alexandria , Va . They also operate a water taxi between Alexandria and National Harbor in Maryland . Potomacriverboatco . com ; 703-684-0580
TIDAL BASIN PEDAL BOATS
Electric-motor-assisted swan boats for two and self-propelled pedal boats for two and four passengers rent by the hour on the Tidal