George Washington Memorial Parkway
Places to Visit
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Founded in 1751, this historical neighborhood in Washington D.C. is home to Georgetown University and embassies from various countries around the world.
Distance from byway: 0.25 mi / 0.4 km Directions: Go north from Rosslyn over the Potomac River on Key Bridge.
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More than 10 million visitors who journey to Washington DC to find inspiration among these primary symbols of America's heritage.
Distance from byway: 1 mi / 1.6 km Directions: Take Arlington Memorial Bridge east into Washington DC. Take either Ohio Drive, Potomac Parkway, 22nd Street, Independence Avenue or Constitution Avenue.
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Clara Barton National Historic Site (MD)
Known as the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton provided relief not only to ailing soldiers, but also to families of missing soldiers as she tracked down 22,000 missing soldiers and answered over 63,000 inquiries from those searching for their loved ones. Visit her home in Glen Echo, Maryland and view artifacts from her life through special exhibits.
Location: 5801 Oxford Road
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812 -
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (VA)
Arlington House is the nation’s first memorial to President Washington. Custis considered Washington a father figure and pursued his greatest passion: perpetuating the memory and principles of President Washington.
Distance from byway: 0.5 mi / 0.8 km Travel time: 10 minutes Directions: Follow the parkway to Memorial Avenue exit. Turn left at the top of the ramp. Park in Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center Parking Garage. Walk or take the tour bus to Arlington House.
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Arlington National Cemetery (VA)
The cemetery honors all who have served, providing a quiet memorial for visitors to pay their respects.
Distance from byway: 0.25 mi / 0.4 km Directions: From the parkway, exit at Memorial Avenue, turn left at the top of the ramp. Park in the Arlington Cemetery Visitor Center Parking Garage.
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Claude Moore Colonial Farm (VA)
Agricultural and household activities seen on the farm today represent an 18th Century farm with livestock, hand cultivated fields, and hearth fires.
Distance from byway: 2 mi / 3.2 km Directions: Exit at Virginia 123 South and make a right on Virginia 193 West then right on Colonial Farm Road. Follow Colonial Farm Road to Claude Moore Farm.
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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve (VA)
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is along the shores of the Potomac River and is one of the largest tidal freshwater marshes in the jurisdiction of the NPS.
Location: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is located north of Fort Hunt Park and south of Alexandria.
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Fort Hunt Park is home to a historic fort and serves as a popular recreation area.
Location: Fort Hunt Park is located at the southern end of the parkway and is just north of Mount Vernon.
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Fort Marcy contains carefully preserved earthworks that were part of the circular defense system around Washington, DC during the Civil War.
Location: Fort Marcy is located on the northern end of the parkway and entrance is from the northbound lanes only.
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Great Falls Park is an 800-acre park located along the Potomac River 14 miles upriver from Washington DC.
Distance from byway: 6.1999998092651 mi / 10.0 km Directions: Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495, the Capital Beltway. Take the first exit to Georgetown Pike, Virginia Route 193 West, for 4.2 miles, follow signs to the park entrance.
