George Washington Memorial Parkway
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Free entry
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.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Parkway headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
Conditions
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Things to do
Multi-Park Loop
Silver Line - DC Metro
Blue Line - DC Metro
Hike between Scott's Run Nature Preserve and Theodore Roosevelt Island
Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon Trail
Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Panoramic Views at the US Marine Corps War Memorial
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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