在美國華盛頓特區(Washington, D.C.)的最古老的喬治城(Georgetown)觀光時，我順帶參觀了喬治城海濱公園(Georgetown Waterfront Park)，這個公園非常適合散步、騎單車和休閒，所以在這個公園裡除了遊客出沒，也看到不少家庭到此處來遊玩。
喬治城海濱公園是 2011 年興建完成的一座國家公園，建在有名的波多馬克河( Potomac River)旁邊，遊客可以從這個公園欣賞河對岸的佛吉尼亞州景色，非常神奇。公園也佇立牌子，裡面詳細寫了公園的歷史沿革。至於公園裡獨特的設計元素則包括互動式噴泉、河道階梯和觀景台。
一走進公園就會先見到噴泉，很有遊客都跑進水泉內照相，我也不例外，然後走在公園裡還可以一邊欣賞波多馬克河美景，想進一步探索河上風光的人，也可以選擇公園裡提供的付費游艇服務，累了還可以在旁邊的海鮮餐廳用餐。
我除了在這座公園裡和朋友不斷的拍照，最有趣的是有個外國人莫名奇妙詢問我能不能拍我的照片，問了原因後，他說他是老師，需要在課堂上分享亞洲文化，然後我就人很好的入鏡了。
事後和朋友說到這件事，聊到最後覺得拍照這件事真的有點怪，但我也實在太後知後覺了，只能希望他不會把我的照片拿去用在奇怪的地方。
個人覺得整個喬治城真的很美，除了可以在充滿歐式建築風格的威斯康辛大道購物和參觀哥德式歐風建築的喬治城大學外，如果想感受下悠閒的氣氛，欣賞下波多馬克河的壯闊，不妨就近也去看看喬治城海濱公園，相信也能留下不錯的體驗。
While visiting Georgetown, the oldest neighborhood in Washington, D.C., I took the opportunity to explore Georgetown Waterfront Park. This park is perfect for walking, cycling, and relaxing, making it a popular spot not just for tourists but also for families looking to spend some leisure time outdoors.
Completed in 2011, Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park situated along the famous Potomac River. From here, visitors can take in the stunning view of Virginia on the other side of the river—it’s quite a sight. The park also features informative signs detailing its history. Some of its unique design elements include an interactive fountain, riverfront steps, and scenic overlooks.
As soon as you enter the park, the first thing you’ll see is the fountain. Many visitors, myself included, couldn’t resist stepping in for a fun photo. Walking through the park, I enjoyed the breathtaking views of the Potomac River. For those who want to explore the river more closely, there are paid yacht tours available. If you get tired, you can always stop by one of the nearby seafood restaurants for a meal.
Besides taking countless photos with my friends, one of the most interesting moments was when a foreigner randomly asked if he could take my picture. Curious, I asked why, and he explained that he was a teacher and needed photos to share in his class about Asian culture. Being a good sport, I agreed to be in the picture.
Later, when I told my friends about it, we started thinking that the whole situation was kind of odd. I was definitely a bit slow to realize that at the time—now I can only hope he doesn’t use my photo for anything weird!
Overall, I found Georgetown to be incredibly beautiful. Beyond shopping along Wisconsin Avenue, which is filled with European-style buildings, or visiting the Gothic-inspired architecture of Georgetown University, I’d definitely recommend checking out Georgetown Waterfront Park. It’s a great place to soak in the relaxed atmosphere and take in the magnificent views of the Potomac River—I’m sure it’ll be a memorable experience!