Nature
Theodore Roosevelt Island
A wooded Potomac island with upland forest, marsh, swamp boardwalk, loop trails, and a memorial plaza.
George Washington Memorial Parkway northbound, Arlington, VA 22209Open map
Why go
The island is part of DC, but land access is from Virginia; plan around the footbridge rather than dropping a pin in the island's center.
- Good for
- Daytime · Solo
- Time
- 45 min – 3 hr
- Cost
- Free
- Plan
- Check the schedule
Before you go
Bicycles are not allowed on the island, parking is limited, and high water or ice can affect boardwalk and trail conditions