Blue Line - DC Metro
From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer.
1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Memorial Parkway · DC, MD, VA
Things to do in George Washington
The National Park Service lists 10 things to do at George Washington Memorial Parkway. 8 have no extra fee, 10 need no reservation, and 10 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Updated · NPS Data API
Cast Your Gaze Across the City Skyline from the Netherlands Carillon
Visitors can view the Washington, DC city skyline from the base of the Netherlands Carillon along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies.
15-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Drive on the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Take a drive on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Make stops at scenic overlooks, drive over historic Arlington Memorial Bridge, and visit our first president's home at Mount Vernon.
15-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Hike between Scott's Run Nature Preserve and Theodore Roosevelt Island
The ten-mile Potomac Heritage Trail within George Washington Memorial Parkway is a popular path, connecting at some places to neighborhood trails, Turkey Run picnic area and Chain Bridge.
4-7 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Multi-Park Loop
Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on seven different National Historic or National Scenic trails!
Year-round Pets allowed
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Panoramic Views at the US Marine Corps War Memorial
From Arlington Ridge, experience a panoramic view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, the US Marine Corps War Memorial, and Capitol Building behind the US Marine Corps War Memorial against the Washington, DC skyline.
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial.
1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Silver Line - DC Metro
Step off the Silver Line to take a walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island, or sight see from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
1-2 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon Trail
The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. A run, walk, or cycle along the trail leads to all of the same sites that can be reached by car on the parallel section of the parkway.
1-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
Before you go
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for George Washington. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
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Sources
- National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.
- George Washington Memorial Parkway — things to do on nps.gov