George Washington Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving.
Photo: NPS / NPS
About George Washington Memorial Parkway
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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Driving times from George Washington Memorial Parkway, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters
- Mon
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Tue
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Wed
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Thu
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Fri
- 8:15AM - 4:15PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
The George Washington Memorial Parkway
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters on the parkway are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at George Washington Memorial Parkway?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Biking, Birdwatching, Food, Live Music, Picnicking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of George Washington Memorial Parkway?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Glen Echo Park (13 min), Clara Barton National Historic Site (14 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (16 min), Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (17 min), Theodore Roosevelt Island (17 min), Lincoln Memorial (18 min).