Paddle Boating on the Tidal Basin
View the Jefferson Memorial and Japanese Cherry Trees from the water. Enjoy a family outing or take a break from touring and soak up some sun in your very own Tidal Basin Paddle Boat.
Take Metro to the Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange lines) and use the 12th Street & Independence Ave.exit. Walk west on Independence toward 15th Street. Directions: Turn left on Raoul Wallenberg Place (15th Street) and continue toward the Jefferson Memorial and look for the Tidal Basin Paddle Boat dock. Rent a paddle boat for $8.00 per hour - 2 passenger boat; $16.00 per hour - 4 passenger boat. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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View of Washington Monument from the Thomas Jefferson Tidal Basin.
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Paddle boat dock on Jefferson Tidal Basin. *
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Paddle boating around the tidal basin is easy and fun.
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The Tidal Basin is an artificial inlet created in the late 19th century.
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Paddle boating gives your a different perspective of the Washington Monument that few others see.
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The light and shadows of the Washington Monument are captivating.
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Cherry blossom trees given from the people of Japan surround the tidal basin with a feeling of hope and peace.
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From the shadows of grey and blue cherry blossoms burst with shades of pink. Spring has finally come.
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The tidal basin covers an area of about 107 acres and is 10 feet deep.
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