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Key Bridge Boathouse
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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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
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