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George Washington Memorial Parkway
Follow the scenic Potomac River for several miles to explore the nation's capital. This memorial parkway starts near CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, across the river from Washington. It winds to the southeast and ends at Mount Vernon. The one-way trip takes 30 minutes.
Back in George Washington's time, this journey took at least a day or more on horseback. When Washington was president, the federal capital was in New York.
This route takes you past the memorials and monuments on Washington's south side. You can easily see the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from the river. On your right, there's the Arlington National Cemetery that honors the nation's fallen heroes. This parkway goes through old Alexandria's historic buildings further along the route. Then you see verdant trees and flo
Follow the scenic Potomac River for several miles to explore the nation's capital. This memorial parkway starts near CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, across the river from Washington. It winds to the southeast and ends at Mount Vernon. The one-way trip takes 30 minutes.
Back in George Washington's time, this journey took at least a day or more on horseback. When Washington was president, the federal capital was in New York.
This route takes you past the memorials and monuments on Washington's south side. You can easily see the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from the river. On your right, there's the Arlington National Cemetery that honors the nation's fallen heroes. This parkway goes through old Alexandria's historic buildings further along the route. Then you see verdant trees and floodplains as you approach Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon provides a personal glimpse into Washington's home life. You can walk through the grounds, see Washington's grave and take a tour of the house.
In between the capital and Mount Vernon, you have many opportunities for side trips. Head south into Virginia to see Civil War battlefields, the Pentagon, and other government buildings. Go north to see the full scope of the nation's capital and the surrounding towns. Parks and green spaces have places for romantic hikes and walks.
Campsites on both sides of the river offer secluded spots to spend a few days or weeks. Rustic sites in parks have forested areas with grills and campfire rings. RV sites have modern amenities that make a visit to Washington DC more comfortable.
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