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George Washington Memorial Parkway |
Description:
The George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he founded, and to the Great Falls of the Potomac where the President demonstrated his skill as an engineer. Developed as a memorial to George Washington, the Parkway may be used on any day to travel to exciting historical, natural, and recreational areas. These places are all linked by this planned and landscaped road, the first section of which was completed in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.
Considered a commuter route by many local residents, the GWMP offers the traveler much more than convenience. It is a route to scenic, historic and recreational settings offering respite from the urban pressures of metropolitan Washington. It also protects the Potomac River shoreline and watershed. The parkway provides a pleasant day from Mount Vernon to Great Falls, passing through the same lands George Washington frequently traveled by horse. The Parkway links a group of parks that provide a variety of experiences to millions of people each year.
Accessibility:
There is handicapped parking located at Dyke Marsh, Lyndon B Johnson Grove, Arlington House, Theodore Roosevelt Island, Turkey Run Park, Great Falls Park, Glen Echo Park and Clara Barton National Historic Site. Please visit individual websites of these parks to find out more information about accessibility services.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Kayaking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to George Washington Memorial Parkway
Plane:
The Reagan National Airport is located directly off of the Parkway. The Parkway is also accessible by Baltimore Washington International Airport to the North and Dulles International Airport to the West.
Car:
The Parkway is adjacent to the Potomac River North and South of Washington, D.C. and is accessible from all major travel routes from the South and West of Washington, including I-495, I-95, and I-66.
Public Transportation
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority provides local bus and rail (METRO) service to several points on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Please visit their website www.wmata.com for maps and locations.
Nearby Parks:
Blue Ridge Parkway
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Catoctin Mountain Park
Fort Washington Park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Capital Parks-East None
National Capital Parks-Central None
Prince William Forest Park
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Contact Information for George Washington Memorial Parkway
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquaters
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA
22101
Phone: 703-289-2500
Fax: 703-289-2598
Located in Northern VA and, MD
For more information on George Washington Memorial Parkway
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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