Can’t make it out of town? Find tranquility at these nearby spots.
Written by Daniella Byck | Published on
1. Glenstone
12100 Glen Rd., Potomac
Exhibitions at the private art museum are spacious and minimalist, with a seating area to take in the aquatic courtyard. Pathways wind through meadows and forests dotted with art.
2. Franciscan Monastery
1400 Quincy St., NE
The garden at the Northeast DC monastery blooms with pink and red camellias during winter. Stop by the fishpond for a moment of reflection.
3. Riverbend Park
8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls
Start at the peaceful park and walk down a trail to the overlook at Great Falls Park for inspiring waterfall views.
This article appears in the January 2023 issue of Washingtonian.
Lifestyle Editor
Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in NoMa.
