Isabel D.
10/9/2021
Great place to go kayaking or paddle boarding! The first time I went I had a strange experience. I ended up losing about 10-15 minutes of paddling time because we were told to put on life jackets...
Thompson Boat Center
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2900 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
Founded in 1962, Thompson Boat Center is a provider of annual vessel storage, boat/bike rental and rowing instruction. Based in Washington, D.C., the company offers kayaks, canoes, sailboats and rowing shells on rent. It renders instructional and recreational programs for sculling and sweep rowing. Thompson Boat Center has a vessel storage facility for private and institutional ships. The company is operated by Guest Services Inc. for the National Park Service and is a place for regattas and racing.
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3.552 reviews
KJ W.
8/2/2025
It's an extremely busy facility with everything from very young camp kids to high school, collegiate, club rowers, kayakers and tourists. Desk staff can be inattentive and rental sculling boats...
Laura W.
8/12/2022
This is the boat center with boundaries that allow you to take beautiful pictures of Georgetown, the Kennedy Center, and the Lincoln and Washington memorials. I rented a stand up Paddleboard for...
Ann C.
7/5/2018
Boat house right next to the Georgetown waterfront a short walk from the Kennedy Center. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and even hydrobikes available for rental here. Sculling classes for all...
Christy K.
9/13/2019
I rented a kayak from Thompson's for a morning ride around Teddy Roosevelt Island. Anika greeted me warmly and expertly moved me in and out of the water without a single splash. She had a great...
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