The DC Traveler » Reston http://www.thedctraveler.com A Washington DC insider’s travel guide that’s full of area information for both tourists and residents. Covers area attractions, activities, events, nightlife, memorials and monuments, historic sites, museums, the Smithsonian, site see Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:17:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Enjoy Outdoor Ice Skating Around Washington, DC http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/12/enjoy-outdoor-ice-skating-around-washington-dc/ http://www.thedctraveler.com/2008/12/enjoy-outdoor-ice-skating-around-washington-dc/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:25:00 +0000 http://www.thedctraveler.com/enjoy-outdoor-ice-skating-around-washington-dc/ Post from: The DC Traveler

]]> Girls ice skates Besides the skating rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, skaters can find several other outdoor ice skating rinks around Washington, DC to enjoy some holiday skating fun around.  Lace up your skates and enjoy outdoor skating at any the of the ice skating rinks listed below.

All the rinks offer skate rentals, and charge under $8.00 for ice time. Check the rink’s website for hours and fees.  Most are open Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Pershing Park ice skaters in Washington DCPentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating
The Plaza
1201 South Joyce Street
Arlington, Virginia 22202 (map it)
703-418-6666

Herbert Wells Ice Rink
5211 Paint Branch Parkway (formerly Calvert Road)
College Park, MD 20740 (map it)
301-277-3717

Reston Town Center Ice Skating Rink
Reston Town Center – Market Street and Pavilion
11900 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190 (map it)

Pershing Park
Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)

Normally, the rink is open by mid-November, but not this year. I’ll update this post if it reopens.

Images – Flickr – ice skates, Pershing Park,
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]]> With five music performances daily and over 185 artists displaying and selling their crafts, the Reston Fine Arts Festival is a great place for an art lover to stroll and spend a summer afternoon.

Bird of Paradise - Diana Hsu Cuff Bracelet - Joanna Gollberg Martini Glasses - Debra Adelson

Artist media include jewelry, paintings, ceramics, fiber, clothing, wood, furniture, glass, photos and more.

Reston Fine Art FestivalMelanie Mason - one of the performers at the festival
Reston Town Center
11900 Market Street
Reston, VA 20190

Dates and Times – May 19th and 20th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Nearest Metro subway station – West Falls Church – Orange line, then a 30 minute Fairfax Connector bus ride to the Town Center

Parking – Free parking is available, but during this event may fills early.

Photos: All photos courtesy of the respective artists.

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