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Tidal Basin Paddle Boats at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC #PSF

Thursday, September 10, 2015 by Lolli 6 Comments

 

In an effort to find family fun activities at home (and not just when we’re on vacation) my husband came up with the idea to spend Labor Day in Washington DC (we live in the suburbs). When he told us what we’d be doing, we were all shocked. While none of the rest of us would have thought to go paddle boating in the Tidal Basin, we were all so glad that we did it!

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

What to know about Tidal Basin paddle boats in Washington DC:

* Being on the water in front of the monuments provides the most amazing view and photo opportunities. I was in awe the entire time.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

* Current prices are $15 per hour for a 2-person boat, or $24 per hour for a 4-person boat.

* Go slow. Don’t try to paddle too fast or your legs will get tired. FAST.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

* Bring a camera. You’ll get once-in-a-lifetime shots of the Jefferson Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Tidal Basin.

* Every person is required to wear a life jacket. Expect to be uncomfortable. There is only one adult size and one kid size, and the adult jackets felt small on me.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

* Bring a water bottle. An hour out on the water made all of us thirsty.

* At least one passenger in each paddle boat needs to be 16 or older.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

* There is parking right there, but it tends to fill up. If you reserve paddle boat tickets online, you can reserve a parking spot before you arrive. I wish I’d known about that before we went! Check their website for more info: tidalbasinpaddleboats.com/

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

Have you ever been paddle boating? We can’t wait to go again!

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats Washington DC

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. Andy Feliciotti says

    Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    One of the activities I haven’t done in DC yet, great photos!

  2. Heart says

    Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 10:38 am

    This is so cool, Lolli! I had done boating once and it was an amazing experience as well. What more if the scenery in front of you looks like that. That’s a memorable Labor Day, indeed.

  3. shelly peterson says

    Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Oh wow so beautiful! What an amazing and fun experience!

  4. Heather says

    Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    That looks like a lot of fun! I have never been to Washington, D.C. Adding this to my to- do list when I finally do visit!

  5. Karen Glatt says

    Friday, September 11, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    This paddle boating looks like so much fun! I think it would be breathtaking to take in all the sites in Washington DC! Your pictures look incredible!

  6. Janet W. says

    Friday, September 11, 2015 at 5:35 am

    That looks like a lot of fun for the family with beautiful scenery!!

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