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Tidal Basin Paddle Boats

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats, Maine Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, USA

10 am to 6 pm

$$$

water-activities, seasonal-activities

Enjoy views of the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and cherry blossoms from the water!

Are you ready to get out on the water and see various Washington monuments from a completely different perspective? Rent a paddle boat to cruise around the calm waters inside the Tidal Basin! Both 2-passenger and 4-passenger boats are available depening on family needs. Spend some time exploring the 106 acres of the Tidal Basin, chasing ducks, paddling through fallen cherry blossom petals, and even making a splash with the foot-powered pedals of the boats! Iconic swan-style paddleboats are also available for rental!

Boats can be rented hourly with the last boat being launched an hour before closing. Rentals are available everyday from 10 am-6 pm, March 15th to Labor Day weekend. The paddle boats are open Labor Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend on Wednesday through Sunday, weather permitting. Online reservations are able to be made and we strongly suggest making a reservation if you plan on renting paddle boats during the National Cherry Blossom festival at the end of March!

Things to note: The 2-person paddle boats do not have canopies, so remember to bring sunscreen and a hat! There is a ranger station right by the paddleboat entrace where you can buy a waterbottle. At least one boat passenger must be 16 years or older. The boats do not have seatbelts and life vests are available for anyone over 18 months old. Also, you may get a little wet since you’ll be paddling around on the water, so remember a towel or change of clothes! 

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Good for older kids Scenic Views Water Activity Paddle Boats
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Mary Webb Banning
Mary Webb joined the Happyly team as the Head of Ambassador Community and Content Growth in January 2022! As a native of coastal Virginia, going to college in mountains of Tennessee and spending multiple summers in Wyoming working on a ranch, she loves being out in nature. She was immediately drawn to Happyly because of the importance of experiencing time outdoors for both mental wellness and the opportunity to learn about the connection between humans and nature. As the head of the Ambassador Community and Content Growth, she will act as a point of contact for all interested Ambassadors and work to expand both the 100+ Ambassador team and the content they create to stretch across the US and beyond.
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