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11 Spots Around DC to Take the Best Fall Foliage Photos

The Jefferson Memorial might be known for cherry blossom season, but it's pretty great in the fall, too. Photo via Instagram user @ejfass
How to Do Fall Around DC

About How to Do Fall Around DC

Make the most of autumn activities with these ideas for a fun-filled fall. Check out colorful foliage, corn mazes, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and more.

Go on a foliage tour around the District. Or, just look at these #fall shots.

City Center

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbIRHRiHNaO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The obvious— fake leaves still count.

Washington Monument

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbIhLzol8hY/?taken-at=214773851

A different monument shot.

Capitol Hill

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbRoJTZBY8Q/?taken-at=3001994

Up on the hill.

Rock Creek Park

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbSBs4QgA28/?taken-by=dccitygirl

Rocky and red.

The Mall

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbRuUHBlBbt/?taken-at=214773851

Streets of gold.

Arlington Cemetery

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbOGcPnAVu1/?taken-at=215957336

Orange, yellow and marble.

Malcolm X Park

https://instagram.com/p/BbM747SHFx_/

Still sword-less Joan with the brightest backdrop.

Eastern Market Neighborhood

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbIMTOIjPFV/?taken-by=mis.aventure

The classic row house shot.

Jefferson Memorial

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUbVB2lnPE/?taken-by=ejfass

Leaf canopy.

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