Theodore Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island welcome sign with foot bridge in background, credit Jean Pierre Louis

“The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.”

- President Theodore Roosevelt during a speech delivered in 1910

 

Join Washington Walks for an exploration of the living memorial to America’s 26th president: Theodore Roosevelt Island, situated midstream in the Potomac River between the Georgetown waterfront and the skyline of Rosslyn, Virginia. The island’s 88 acres encompass numerous ecological zones and species of trees, from the varieties of oaks growing in upland forests to the lowland sycamores and silver maples found at the river’s edge.  It's a remarkable contrast to commercial office towers and concrete sidewalks by the Rosslyn Metro station, point of departure for the walk.  

Led by Carolyn

 

"Touring the island gives you a real sense of its history. This is one of Washington Walks' unique once-a-year tours. We had two guides and they were thoroughly versed on the island's habitat, trees, wild flowers and history." - TripAdvisor reviewer

 

If you like this Washington walking tour, you might also like: Kenliworth Aquatic Gardens and Rock Creek Cemetery

Guides that may lead this tour: 
Portrait of Carolyn

CAROLYN attributes her devotion to walking tours to perambulations through her new hometown when she arrived to earn an M.F.A. in Acting from The Catholic University of America. She is the founder of Washington Walks.

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When 

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Also available for private bookings.  Contact info@washingtonwalks.com for details.

 

Duration 
Approximately 2 hours
Reservations 
Reservations REQUIRED and limited to fifteen (15) participants.
Cost 

$35 per person for public tours. 

Please email us for a private tour quote.

Where 
Embarks from the Rosslyn Metro station's N. Moore Street exit (1802 N. Moore Street) by the Metro Bus Supervisor kiosk.
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