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Cleveland Park Walking and Photo Tour, Washington, DC
Washington DC
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Cleveland Park, a historic neighborhood in upper NW DC and one of the original American suburbs. In early spring, you'll see the largest concentration of cherry blossoms outside of the tidal basin. You'll learn about the preservation and history of the neighborhood while also getting some great photos along the way. The tour begins at the Washington National Cathedral with stops at the Bishop's Garden, Rosedale Conservancy, the Uptown Theater, and more. Photos will be emailed to guests after the tour.
Mel Serravalle worked a decade in an urban planning career before she founded Preserve Tours, curated walking and photo tours that would provide an opportunity to learn about historic ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Local Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
3101 Wisconsin Ave
Meet near the glass elevators and look for your guide with a small Preserve sign and/or bouquet of flowers.
Return
3426 Connecticut Ave NW
We end at the Uptown Theater on Connecticut Avenue conveniently located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.
Cleveland Park Walking and Photo Tour, Washington, DC
Washington DC
About
Explore Cleveland Park, a historic neighborhood in upper NW DC and one of the original American suburbs. In early spring, you'll see the largest concentration of cherry blossoms outside of the tidal basin. You'll learn about the preservation and history of the neighborhood while also getting some great photos along the way. The tour begins at the Washington National Cathedral with stops at the Bishop's Garden, Rosedale Conservancy, the Uptown Theater, and more. Photos will be emailed to guests after the tour.
Mel Serravalle worked a decade in an urban planning career before she founded Preserve Tours, curated walking and photo tours that would provide an opportunity to learn about historic ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Local Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
3101 Wisconsin Ave
Meet near the glass elevators and look for your guide with a small Preserve sign and/or bouquet of flowers.
Return
3426 Connecticut Ave NW
We end at the Uptown Theater on Connecticut Avenue conveniently located near the Cleveland Park Metro station.
Itinerary
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Washington National Cathedral
Walk the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral, an incredible gothic-style church overlooking Washington, DC. Construction began in 1907 and wasn’t fully completed until 1990. Search for carvings of hidden symbols like owls, oak leaves, and acorns in the stone facade.
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The Bishop's Garden
Explore the Bishop’s Garden, a three acre, medieval style walled garden located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. The garden includes plants of historical interest along with those native to the mid-atlantic region. We’ll see Boxwood from George Washington’s Hayfield Manor, and cedars and fig trees that trace their origins back to the Holy Land. If you're lucky enough to tour in the early spring, you'll catch the cherry blossoms but the garden is in full bloom through summer and into fall.
20 minutes
3
36th Street Northwest & Macomb Street Northwest
Stop to snap some pictures of classic Cleveland Park architecture while learning how this neighborhood was the original American suburb. We’ll explore the differences between this suburb which included famous architects, a public garden, a president, and transit accessibility, and the suburbs of today.
15 minutes
4
Rosedale Conservancy
Frolic in a publicly funded park that is home to what is considered the oldest structure in Washington DC, the Rosedale Farmhouse. Listen to the bells of the Washington National Cathedral in the distance while we talk about how this park became the heart of Cleveland Park.
20 minutes
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Newark Street Northwest & 33rd Place Northwest
At this stop, we’ll learn about the Cleveland Park Historic District, one of the main mechanisms for preserving the neighborhood and the architecture within.
15 minutes
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Newark Street Northwest & Highland Place Northwest
Learn about two women, both named Evelyn, who played a role in the historic preservation of Cleveland Park. The first Evelyn played a part in shaping the character of Cleveland Park that is still present today while the other Evelyn was a neighborhood resident who became deeply involved in the fight to protect what is now the Tregaron Conservancy.
15 minutes
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Uptown Theater
We’ll end our tour at the Art Deco Uptown Theater along Connecticut Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Cleveland Park. We’ll discover options for buildings that are historic but their original use is no longer feasible or in demand.
