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George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia, Maryland
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- Designation
- National Parkway
- States
- DC, MD, VA
- Park address
- McLean, VA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Clara Barton National Historic SiteNational Historic Site · Approximately 1 mile away (straight line)
- Rock Creek ParkNPS site · Approximately 5 miles away (straight line)
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, District of Columbia, MarylandNational Historical Park · Approximately 6 miles away (straight line)
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing ArtsNPS site · Approximately 6 miles away (straight line)
- Theodore Roosevelt IslandNational Memorial · Approximately 7 miles away (straight line)
- Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialNational Memorial · Approximately 7 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 05/29/1930
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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Girl Scout First Aid Program at Clara Barton National Historic Site-FULL-This event is FULL and registration has closed
Girl Scout First Aid Program at Clara Barton National Historic Site-FULL-This event is FULL and registration has closed Park Event · George Washington Memorial…
Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway 10/24/26 for BellRinger Event
Temporary Closure of Clara Barton Parkway 10/24/26 for BellRinger Event Park Alert · George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia, Maryland · 10/16/…
Netherlands Carillon Concerts
Netherlands Carillon Concerts Park Event · George Washington Memorial Parkway, District of Columbia, Maryland · Oct 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM NPS / Kelsey Grac…