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Great Falls Park |
Description:
Great Falls Park, a site that is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is an 800 acre park located along the Potomac River 14 miles upriver from Washington D.C. The park is known for two things, it's scenic beauty at the head of Potomac River fall line and the historic Patowmack Canal.
Accessibility:
Handicap Parking is available. Visitor Center and falls overlook #2 (200 yards from Visitor Center) is handicap accessible.
Activites:
Biking | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Kayaking | Whitewater Rafting | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Great Falls Park
Plane:
From Reagan National Airport: Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Take I-495 South for Virginia. Take Exit 13 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 20 minutes)
From Dullas International Airport: Take Dullas Toll Road (I-267) to I-495 North. Take Exit 13 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 30 minutes)
From Washington Baltimore Airport: Take I-95 South. Take I-495 West. Take Exit 13 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 1 hour)
Car:
From I-495: Take Exit 13 Route 193 also named Georgetown Pike. Take 193 west. Turn right at Old Dominion Drive (approximately 4 1/2 miles). Straight 1 mile to entrance station. Parking, falls overlooks, and Visitor Center are all centrally located.
Public Transportation
Not Available
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Contact Information for Great Falls Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Great Falls Park
McLean, VA
22101
Phone: 703-285-2965
Fax: 703-285-2223
Located in McLean, VA
For more information on Great Falls Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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