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