Where to Take a Mental Health Break

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Rock Creek Park

Brush Stroke Over 1,700 acres of shaded trails and streams to escape the city noise. Bring your pups, a picnic, or a chair for relaxing. NW Washington, DC

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Brush Stroke Home to tastemaker Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood offers beautiful gardens for relaxing and multiple buildings to explore. Van Ness

Kingman + Heritage Islands

Brush Stroke Enjoy island trails, bike trails, and playgrounds for the kids. Picnics and pups welcome! Stadium-Armory

National Arboretum

Brush Stroke There's plenty of gardens and trails to explore but relax with a book or a picnic in the Grove of State Trees. NE Washington, DC

Roosevelt Island

Brush Stroke Roosevelt Island gets busy on weekends but is peaceful during the week. If you visit on a busier day, take a bike or ride share. Open until 10 pm. Potomac River

Roosevelt Memorial

Brush Stroke Any where on the National Mall is nice especially in the evenings but the running water at the Roosevelt Memorial can be particularly memorizing. National Mall

Franciscan Monastery

Brush Stroke This spot offers beautiful, peaceful gardens plus tours of the church and a reproduction of the Roman catacombs. Brookland

Malcolm X Park

Brush Stroke A 12 acre urban park with tiers of green space and sculptures. Plus, visit on Sundays for the beloved drum circle. 16th Street NW

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