Great Places to Swim Near Washington, DC

On a hot summer day, there's nothing better than jumping in a natural lake and cooling off. Okay, there's no lakes in DC that allow swimming. But within an hours drive from Washington, DC, you can find some great lakes and swimming spots. Throughout the summer, enjoy beautiful scenery and swimming at sandy beaches, swimming holes and small lakes in suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Read more...

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