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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1. BOATING
Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown rents kayaks, rowing shells, canoes, and sail-
boats to reach Roosevelt Island and tour the waterfront. The Washington Sailing Mar-
ina rents sailboats for excursions on the Potomac. Call about certification require-
ments.
Thompson Boat Center • 2900 Virginia Ave, NW • 202 333 9543 • Open Mar-Oct:
6am-8pm Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm Sun
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Washington Sailing Marina • 1 Marina Drive, Dangerfield Island, Alexandria, VA
• 703 548 9027 • Open 9am-6pm daily
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2. IN-LINE SKATING
Rock Creek Park has been named one of the top 10 sites in the nation for in-line skat-
ing, but most bike trails allow skaters as well. You can rent skates and protective gear
from one of the numerous in-line skating companies in the area.
3. RUNNING
Runners are everywhere in Washington. The Mall is popular, as are the walkways
around the Tidal Basin, Georgetown Waterfront, the C&O Canal , and Rock Creek
Park .
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