Trip Idea

Spend a Day in Nature at the Birthplace

Multiple Parks

driftwood on the Potomac River Beach
Duration Full Day
Topic(s) Fish, River and Riparian, Animals, Birds, Architecture and Building, Birthplace, Colonization and Settlement, Farming and Agriculture, Plantations, Coniferous Forests, Monuments and Memorials, Natural Sounds, Scenic Views, Trails, Marshes, Forests and Woodlands more »
Activities Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Solitary/Remote, Inspirational
Parks George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Explore the Places to Visit, Activities, and Relaxing Things to Do in the park. Enjoy the day outside soaking in the natural sounds, views, and history.

Places to Visit

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    Activities
    • George Washington Birthplace National Monument

      Hiking the Nature Trail
      • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Hiking
      • Pets: Yes
      • Location: Picnic Area
      • Duration: 30–50 Minutes
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Day
      Dirt nature trail surrounded by vegetation

      Enjoy a walk along the nature trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.

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    • George Washington Birthplace National Monument

      Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail
      • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Hiking
      • Pets: Yes
      • Location: Historic Area of off of the Nature Trail
      • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Day
      Boardwalk over marsh

      Enjoy a walk along the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.

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    Relax
    • George Washington Birthplace National Monument

      Picnicking at the Birthplace
      • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Picnicking
      • Pets: Yes
      • Location: Picnic Area
      • Duration: 10–90 Minutes
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Day
      an overhang with picnic tables underneath.

      Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area. 

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    • George Washington Birthplace National Monument

      Fishing at the Birthplace
      • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
      • Reservations: No
      • Activity: Fishing
      • Pets: Yes
      • Location: Potomac River Beach or Picnic Area
      • Duration: 30–120 Minutes
      • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
      • Time of Day: Day
      Two fishing rods with lines cast in water

      George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.

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    Last updated: April 2, 2021