Founded as Chautauqua retreat in 1891 and once an amusement park, there’s a 1921 Dentzel Carousel, ballroom dancing, arts studios, two children’s theaters and playground.
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Location
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD
20812
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Group-Friendly
  • Meeting Facilities
  • On-site Dining
  • Tour Length
    30 mins (rentals tour)
  • Weddings
Rated 5 by Katie F

April 23, 2024

Katie F

Enjoyable and nice little place

The staff is really nice and knowledgeable. I believe her name was Laura or Lauren that gave an excellent presentation of what was in the touch tank and showed us the proper way to touch the sea...

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Rated 4 by J8896YQlauries

October 01, 2023

J8896YQlauries

Whispers of decades past

Haunting NPS amusement park that is now being repurposed with the arts-dance, pottery, puppetry and shows. Very eclectic park walk going back in time. Very glad we spent the extra time to walk the...

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Rated 4 by Robert D

June 30, 2022

Robert D

A Beautiful Day for a Stroll in this Historical Amusement Park

[Thurs., Jun 30,'22] Today was a Picture-Perfect Day to enjoy hours at several local attractions along MacArthur Blvd in Glen Echo, MD (near the beautiful C&O Canal and Potomac River, close to Great...

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