• Aerial view of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in the fall

    George Washington

    Memorial Parkway DC, MD, VA

A Scenic Approach

The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve habitat for local wildlife. The parkway and its associated trails provide a scenic place to play and rest in the busy Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Features

  • Trash Free Parks

    Trash Free Parks

    The parkway joined the Trash Free Parks program on April 22. Please take your trash with you when you leave.

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  • Partners in Preservation DC logo

    Cast Your Vote

    Help the Marine Corps War Memorial compete for restoration money. Celebrate the contest with special events May 3 and 5.

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  • Bring your curriculum to life with a visit to the park.

    Plan a Field Trip

    Bring your curriculum to life with a visit to the park.

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  • Bell at the top of the Netherlands Carillon

    Hear the Netherlands Carillon

    Recordings of summer concerts show off both the expertise of the musicians and the craftsmanship of the carillon's 50 bells.

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  • George Washington Memorial Parkway Junior Ranger badge

    Earn Your Badge

    Complete a Junior Ranger booklet to earn your free Junior Ranger badge.

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  • Osprey with fish

    Explore the Potomac Gorge

    Learn about the communities of organisms that make the Potomac Gorge unique.

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Did You Know?

Lock 1 of the Patowmack Canal

Great Falls Park is the northernmost site of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. One of the nation's first canals can be seen here. More...