John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy lived in Georgetown for many years: during JFK's years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, when he met, courted, and married Jacqueline Bouvier; during his years in the U.S. Senate; and during his presidential campaign and election. Jacqueline moved back to Georgetown from the White House after the death of her husband before eventually moving to New York in 1964.

Let's meet in Rosslyn and hike across the Potomac River to visit eleven locations associated the Kennedys in Georgetown. We'll cap it off with a visit to the Kennedy Center for a view from the observation deck and to check out the statue of JFK before recrossing the Potomac on Roosevelt Bridge to return to Rosslyn.

**❶** **What we'll do:**

* From the sidewalk in front of McDonald's, across the street from the Rosslyn Metro Station (Moore St side), we'll walk north along Lynn and Fort Myer streets, cross the Potomac on Key Bridge, and hike past twelve locations associated with the Kennedys, continue downstream along the Potomac to the Kennedy Center for a break and to admire the view from the observation deck. After the break we will recross the Potomac on Roosevelt Bridge and return to our starting point in Rosslyn.
* The hike is not quite 6 miles with 253 feet of elevation gain, and should take about 2.5 hours, depending on how much time we spend at the Kennedy Center. The route is mostly paved, with hills and steps here and there. This is an easy to moderate difficulty hike.
* Google map: https://tinyurl.com/42pya92r

**❷ How to get there:**

* Driving: Rosslyn Metro Station is located at 1850 N. Moore Street, Arlington, VA. There is limited parallel parking in the area, but allow time to hunt for it. See [https://goo.gl/maps/AQjzsa82x5XcWHYDA](https://goo.gl/maps/AQjzsa82x5XcWHYDA)
* Metro: Rosslyn Metro Station is on the Blue and Orange Metro lines. See current Metro status here: [https://www.wmata.com/service/status/](https://www.wmata.com/service/status/)

**❸ What to bring:** Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. (Leashes required. Sorry, service animals only on the Metro and indoor locations.) The layered look is recommended.

**❹ Weather:** The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 57F, with a 5-6% chance of showers and 5-6 mph variable winds. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/mwkxfpuh

**❺ Advisories:**

* As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
* Most of the locations on this tour are private residences, so please stick to the sidewalks and rights-of-way to respect the privacy of the current owners.

**❻** **Administrative stuff:** Restrooms are located at McDonald's near the meetup point, at the Kennedy Center, and at various commercial establishments along the way.

**❼** **Notes:**

* John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566, [https://www.kennedy-center.org/](https://www.kennedy-center.org/)
* Kennedy Walking Tour at Georgetown\*DC, https://tinyurl.com/4r2e4bp3
* McDonald's, 1800 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209
* Martin's Tavern, 1264 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
* The View of DC, 1201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, [https://theviewofdc.com/](https://theviewofdc.com/)

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