Plan Your Visit

The Alexandria Avenue Stone Bridge on the South Parkway.

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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.

 

Need help figuring out where to start planning?

• Check Places to Go to learn about historic forts, marshes, monuments, and forests along the parkway.
• Check Things to Do for descriptions of places to enjoy outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, or exploring.
• Check the Calendar for a schedule of ranger-led activities.
• Check Basic Information to download maps, reserve picnic areas, and find out about current conditions.

 

The George Washington Memorial Parkway administers more than 25 miles of roadway and more than 25 park sites. To learn more about the Congressionally designated park areas managed by the Parkway, please visit the specific websites for those sites, including Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Clara Barton National Historic Site, Glen Echo Park, Great Falls Park, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial, and Theodore Roosevelt Island.