Winter Bike Tour

Duration: ~3 Hours (approximately)
Distance: ~6.5 Miles
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This winter, cure cabin fever with a leasurely ride around the Mall! Our winter bike tour is designed to make you forget all about the shorter days and the long wait to spring. Instead, we'll hop our on super comfy beach cruisers and bring you to some of DC's most treasured sights. Around the National Mall, we'll see the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the brand new Martin Luther King Memorial, and more. About halfway through, we'll stop at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden and their Pavillion Cafe. We'll warm up inside the cafe with some coffee, hot chocolate, or warm cider as we enjoy the view over the garden and the public ice skating at its center (food/drink not included in tour price).

Once warm, we'll rejoin our bikes to visit the Capitol Building and fantastic sites along America's Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Ave. For the newbies to DC, this tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you’ve read about. For the veterans and locals, we’re positive you’ll learn new facts and stories about Washington that you’ve never heard. And we’re sure you’ll both agree that two wheels is the best way to see the ‘Capital City’ and cure the cabin fever this winter!

Reservations

Reservations are not required for our bike tours. Walk in customers are welcome. However, if you require children's bikes, baby seats, or trailers, we recommend a reservation as equipment can be limited.

Tour Highlights

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  The White House

  One of the most photographed building in the world and the greatest symbol of power. Every President except George Washington has lived in this Executive Mansion.

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  U.S. Capitol Building

  The government moved to “Jenkins’ Hill” in 1800 and the building has been in constant development ever since. The dome itself can hold the entire Statue of Liberty standing up.

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  Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

  Located just a few blocks from the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his incredible "I Have a Dream" Speech, the memorial is dedicated to one of the famous American Civil Rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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  Lincoln Memorial

  A temple built on the edge of the Potomac River dedicated to the 16th President. It has been at the center of the Civil Rights movement for nearly a century.

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  The Pavilion Cafe

  Our winter bike tour will give you an opportunity to stop at the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden, home to public ice skating and the Pavilion Cafe. Here, we'll grab a warm drink and enjoy a break before rejoining the bikes. (Food/drink not included in tour price).

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  Also!

  See the Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean Memorial, Old Executive Office Building, U.S. The National Mall and more!

Important Notes

Your safety is always our highest priority, therefore each of our tours begins with a quick orientation session. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride. Unfortunately, pregnant women will not be permitted to participate. Got questions? Email us at info@CapitalCityBikeTours.com.

Parking

For both the Day and Night tours, the Metro or a taxi will be your best option. If parking is imperative, seek out a parking garage as opposed to street parking. Most street parking is good for only one or two hours. If you want to use a parking garage in this area, they typically charge around $7-$9.

Please keep in mind that many parking garages change their hours of operation on a day-to-day basis, based on special events. In addition, due to federal security restrictions, street closures are very common in the Central Business District. If you plan on driving to our office, please account for a little extra time to find parking.

Public Transportation

Metro

Take the Red/Yellow/Green lines to the Gallery Place-Chinatown METRO station. When you get off the train, look for the brown signs that point you to the 9th and G Street Exit. Once you get to street level, we are right across the street.

Circulator

Our office is conveniently located off the Circulator’s Red Line