Glen Echo Park

I had read about this place but never gone until now. It's like going back in time! Like time stood still. You have to check this place out. It's a hidden gem of history! Make the stop! They scenery driving there was beautiful.

Fabulous home for community events such as dancing in the Spanish Ballroom, the annual Washington Folk Festival, the upcoming Art Deco show, galleries and workspaces for crafts people, etc. Events and playground for kids and families. Also the scenic wooded gorge, the carousel, etc etc etc. So thankful this historic place has been preserved for all to enjoy long into the future😉 !

Fantastic NPS site that used to be a theme park. NPS conserved it and now there is a small aquarium, dance groups, and different types of artisans, as well as a bakery. So with the artisans and the dance groups - you can actually take classes, and in the case of the different artisans, you can also buy their expertly made wares. This place was also known as one of the famous Chataquas - bastions of liberal thought and education. It was also the site of some major civil rights desegregation activity in the early 60s. Tons of history and cultural learning are here at your fingertips in a venue that has significant historical and cultural meaning - it’s awesome - definitely check this out! Check their website first (nps)and learn what is going on and the programs you can get involved in before you venture out to get the most out of this enriching experience.