Where To Ice Skate In DC All Winter Long
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Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean your seasonal spirit has to melt away, too! And what better way to keep the post-holiday-blues at bay than by lacing up your skates and taking a spin around a winter wonderland?
From epic ice mazes to open-air rinks with monument-side scapes, here are the best places to go for a skate in Washington, DC today and all winter long.
#1 Canal Park Ice Rink: Operated by nonprofit organization Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, this indoor ice skating rink uses a portion of all revenues to help support the organization’s Kids on Ice programming, which provides ice sports instruction to DC youth. When you’re done, head over to Bluejacket for a beverage or Albi for an all-out feast of Middle Eastern fare.
#2 National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink: One of the most beautiful ice rinks in the city is undoubtedly located in the National Gallery of Art’s sculpture garden. With a backdrop of towering sculptures, skating in this rink is akin to gliding through a museum, and at night, a string of lights provides romantic lighting that sets the mood for date night, too. The Pavillion Cafe is always a good option for some light bites (including, of course, hot cocoa), but if that isn’t your style, there are plenty of food trucks in the vicinity to sample as well!
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#3 Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating: If you’re looking to capitalize on size, check out the Pentagon Row outdoor ice skating rink, which is the largest in the area at 6,840 square feet. The rink is open every day, and as an added bonus, group and private lessons are available for folks looking to up the ante and improve their skating skills. The rink area also features an outdoor stone fireplace for lounging during skating breaks. After skating, be sure to check out neighboring restaurants including Asia Bistro, Saigon Saigon, and Zen Bistro & Wine Bar.
#4 Rockville Ice Skating: The crown jewel of Maryland ice skating, Rockville’s rink is open daily to the public. After making a reservation (which can be made up to two weeks in advance), you’ll have 80 minutes of ice time, and lessons are available for hockey, figure skating, and everything in between. Tickets are $11 for adults and $10 for children and seniors; skate rentals are $5.
#5 Washington Harbour Ice Rink: Looking for that coveted photo-op? Head over to Georgetown where the famous fountain is replaced by an ice skating rink every winter. This is certainly one of the buzzier options in the area, which comes as little surprise given the wealth of other attractions to be found in Georgetown. You can reserve tickets online, with prices starting at $9 for children, seniors, and members of the military, and $10 for adults. Skate rentals are $7. There’s also plenty of food to be savored in the immediate vicinity, including Farmers Fishers Bakers and Fiola Mare, as well as treats to be found further into Georgetown. If you’re looking for something sweet, be sure to check out Levain for the shop’s famous cookies or Baked and Wired for the best cupcakes in town!
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