Great Falls Park

Address: George Washington Memorial Parkway, Great Falls Park, McLean, VA 22101, USA
Phone: Visitor Information 703-285-2965
Visitor Information 703-285-2966
Email: GWMP_Superintendent@nps.gov

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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, its scenic beauty at the head of Potomac River fall line and the historic Patowmack Canal.

Directions

Plane - From Reagan National Airport: Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Take I-495 South for Virginia. Take Exit 44 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 20 minutes)

From Dulles International Airport: Take Dulles Toll Road (I-267) to I-495 North. Take Exit 44 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 30 minutes)

From Washington Baltimore Airport: Take I-95 South. Take I-495 West. Take Exit 44 Route 193. Follow car directions below. (approx. 1 hour)


Car - From I-495: Take Exit 44 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

Activities

  • Biking
  • Climbing
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Restaurant
  • Winter Sports
  • Visitor Center
  • Water Sports