Plan Your Visit

The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a carefully planned scenic route to the nation's capital. From the north it curves alongside the Potomac Gorge, highlighting its steep cliffs and rich woods. From the south it is a broad avenue punctuated with monuments to America's history. Overlooks and picnic areas dot its length, providing places to rest and admire the land it passes through.

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Places to Go
Places to Go

Check out all the places to visit along the George Washington Memorial Parkway!
Things to Do
Things to Do

With so many different types of sites along the parkway, you are sure to find an activity to your liking.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities

The park has places made for hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and even playing ball. Check this list of recommended activities.
Events
Calendar of Events

Learn about events happening in the park.
Basic Information
Basic Information

Get basic information about about the park, such as directions and hours of operation.
Maps
Maps

Access maps of park sites along the Parkway.
Permits and Reservations
Permits and Reservations

Learn about how to get permits and reservations for picnic areas, weddings, filming and photography and more!
Current Conditions
Current Conditions

Find out about current closures or other alerts and news along the Parkway.

Legislated Sites Along the Parkway

Arlington House
Arlington House, Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House was the home of Martha Washington's grandson and later the home of Robert E. Lee.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Clara Barton National Historic Site

Clara Barton National Historic Site preserves the last home of Clara Barton.
Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo was an early twentieth century amusement park and site of Civil Rights protests.
Great Falls Park
Great Falls Park

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep jagged rocks.
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors LBJ.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Theodore Roosevelt Island

An island that is also a memorial to America’s 26th president.