It’s fall y’all in the District of Columbia and I get asked all the time, ‘where is the best place to take autumn pictures?’ Even with a pandemic, they say outside is the best place to be. Most of these places are less crowded and you can stay “on the move” with minimal walking. Besides Spring’s cherry blossoms, Fall in DC is my favorite season.
Here’s my roundup:
U.S. Arboretum
Established in 1927 by an Act of Congress, the Arboretum sits on 446 acres with 9.5 mils of winding roadway. It is located in Northeast Washington, DC, with entrances on New York Avenue and R Street. Autumn is beautiful here, and my favorite shot is with the changing of colors at the Corinthian Columns (that once supported the U.S. Capitol portico).
Rock Creek Park
I love walking through Rock Creek Park during the autumn and winter months. The trees are amazing and the paths weave up and down alongside the road. Rock Creek Park spans 1,800 acres. My favorite spot is Boulder Bridge. I love the paths that wind in the woods too!
U.S. Capitol
You can grab some really nice framed photos all around the U.S. Capitol. Trees line the pathway to the Capitol and catching the dome surrounded by autumn colors is easy!
Georgetown
Georgetown any time of year is always fun to walk through, especially on the residential side streets. When autumn arrives, though, capturing rowhouses surrounded by autumn leaves is breathtaking. And during October, people go all out in decorating for Halloween.
The National Mall
So many choices on the National Mall. You can use the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson, around the Tidal Basin, or any of the surrounding parks to capture the colorful fall foliage.
