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Key Bridge Boathouse, Washington, DC
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Key Bridge Boathouse

Key Bridge Boathouse is an outdoor activity in Washington, DC, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: under $25.

3500 Water St NW · Washington, DC

Why you should go…

Key Bridge Boathouse sits on the Potomac River at the foot of Key Bridge in Georgetown, Washington, DC. It is run by Adventures Unbound, the outdoor recreation brand of Guest Services, Inc., which operates about ten boathouses and marinas around the Greater Washington, DC area through its Capital Collection. The boathouse rents kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards and offers guided tours and instruction along the Potomac.

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