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FACILITIES
Great Falls Park Visitor Center
Open
Open All Year
November to mid-April 10 - 4pm everyday
Mid- April to October Mon- Fri 10-5, Sat-Sun 10-6
Phone
703-285-2965
Location
The Visitor Center is within walking distance of the falls overlooks.
Closures
N/A
Special Programs
The monthly Calendar of Events, located on the In-Depth page, will have the current month's special programs. You may also call the park at 703-285-2965.
Exhibits
The Visitor Center features a 10-minute slide program, "History of Great Falls," which is shown throughout the day. Discover the 200-year old Patowmack Canal, considered an engineering feat of its time and George Washington's role as a leader in establishing this important trade and communication link into the western lands. See on display a preserved piece of a canal lock gate, revealing the craftsmanship, and ingenuity of the age and view a three dimensional diorama of the Great Falls and Patowmack Canal.
Other displays feature geologic features of the Potomac River Gorge and Great Falls, floods, nature displays, and recreational activities.
A hands-on touch table and other activities are located in the Children's Room.
Available Facilities
Picnic tables and grills are available near the Visitor Center. All tables and grills are first come, first serve. No reservations are accepted and no covered facilites are available.
Fifteen miles of trails provide ample hiking along the Potomac River Gorge below the Great Falls, along the historic Patowmack Canal (ask for a self-guided brochure at the Visitor Center), and along upland oak deciduous forest. Trails access Riverbend County Park to the north.
Restrooms are available in the Visitor Center area and lower parking area. A snack bar is located in the Vistor Center courtyard. A bookstore is located in the Visitor Center.
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