The city and surrounding areas are known for their raging support for the Washington Redskins. Whether up or down in the league standings, it's usually a packed crowd at home games at the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Landover. The MCI Center is the home to mens and women's professional basketball and to the areas professional hockey team. And the Georgetown’s Hoyas are usually near the top of the rankings in NCAA basketball. If you are looking for a place to get a workout all your own, you'll find sports an exciting venture in Washington D.C. (Please note, golf is in a category all on its own)

D. C. Armory - Look for exhibition basketball games and boxing at the Armory as well as other programs and sports activities. / 3rd and M Sts. N.E. / 202

Jack Kent Cooke Stadium - In a town where the population is less than one twentieth the seating capacity of the stadium, Jack Kent Cooke was built to give the Redskins more elbow room. WIth standing room only crowds at RFK Stadium over the past several decades, there was no room to expand within the District. Conveniently located less than four miles from D.C.'s borders and just off I-295, Landover evidently was a good choice for the new stadium location. / Raljon Rd. / Landover MD / 301-276-6000

Laurel Park - The races at Laurel park began in 1911. Today premiere horse racing runs from mid-June to late August plus a later season from October through December. The track is host to the International, a race which runs the leading horses from around the world. / Laurel Md / 301-725-0400

MCI Center - The home of the Washington Wizards of the NBA, the Washington Capitals of the NHL and the Washington Mystics of the WMBA, the MCI Center also host concerts and other special events. The Georgetown Hoyas utilize the basketball facility for home games. An interactive and informative sports museum is also housed in this structure and is open daily. / 601 F. St. N.W. / 202-628-3200

RFK Stadium - East Capitol & 22nd Streets NE / Washington DC / For Washington National tickets call Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT (7328) / D.C. United - Call 202-587-5000 for information. The former home of the Redskins and current location for “D.C. United” professional soccer team, the stadium is now the home field of the Washington Nationals of the National League. More legendary sports memories are yet to be made at RFK!

Rock Creek Park - A riding center offers horse rentals with guided rides in Rock Creek Park. The facility also has bike rentals, tennis courts, a golf course, athletic fields, exercise courses and walking/jogging trails. / bisects north west Washington / 202-282-1063

Thompson's Boat Center - Rock Creek Park boat, canoe and bike rentals. / Rock Creek Pkwy. / 202-333-9543

West Potomac Park - Outdoor venue for all types of sports. You may run across embassy games of cricket, rugby, soccer or even a polo match! There are golfing facilities as well as tennis, swimming and baseball. Paddleboat rentals are also available. / adjacent to the Tidal Basin and Potomac waterfront / 202-554-7600 for golf info / 202-479-2426 for pedal boat rentals

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