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Theodore Roosevelt Island National MemorialA place to relax near the swamp
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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Directions
 

Theodore Roosevelt Island is accessible only from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The entrance to the parking lot is located just north of the Roosevelt Bridge.

Southbound traffic: take Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Ave. Take a right on 23rd St. and cross Memorial Bridge. Once on the bridge, bear right to return to the G.W. Parkway.

The closest Metro Station is Rosslyn.

Turkey vulture in flight  

Did You Know?
Those big black birds you see flying above Great Falls Park are usually vultures. Turkey vultures, like the one in the photo, have red heads. The smaller black vulture's white wingtips are easily seen in flight.

Last Updated: May 12, 2009 at 10:24 EST