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Cool Off: Pools in Washington

Read our guide for places where you can take a dip—everywhere from your neighborhood pool to swanky hotel pool parties.

Nothing brings back summer childhood memories of melted ice-cream cones and belly flops quite like the smell of chlorine. Pools are the destination for area residents who can’t bear the heat and humidity of Washington’s summer. City and county recreation departments list neighborhood pools, but unexpected spots to cool off can also be found at area hotels. Read our guide for places where you can take a dip.

>> See the full guide to pools in the Washington area