Washington National Parks

National Parks in Washington (1- 20 of 21)

	Antietam National Battlefield Route 65 , (Sharpsburg Pike) , Washington, DC Phone - (301) 432-5124 Tucked away in pastoral western Maryland countryside, this battlefield was the site of the bloodiest day of the Civil [more] User Rating:10.0 Add your own review »
	Arlington National Cemetery West end of Memorial Bridge , Washington, DC Phone - +1 703 695 3250; +1 703 697 2131 This is the final resting place of many who gave their lives in service to the country. Two US presidents—John F. [more] User Rating:9.0 Add your own review »
	Audubon Naturalist Society/Woodend 8940 Jones Mill Road , Washington, DC Phone - (301) 652-9188 The prominent 19th-century architect John Russell Pope, responsible for many notable homes and memorials in Washington, [more] Add your own review »
	Carlyle House 121 North Fairfax Street , Alexandria, DC Phone - (703) 549-2997 Built in 1753 by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, Carlyle House is considered [more] Add your own review »
	Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 11710 MacArthur Blvd , Washington, DC Phone - (301) 299-3613 For nearly 100 years, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal served as a transportation route to move coal from Western Maryland [more] Add your own review »
	Christ Church 118 North Washington Street , Alexandria, DC Phone - (703) 549-1450 Although George Washington was also a member of Truro Church near his home at Mount Vernon, he kept a family pew at [more] Add your own review »
	Dumbarton Oaks 3101 R Street Northwest , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 342-3200 From El Greco's "The Visitation" to Byzantine and pre-Columbian artworks, jewelry and mosaics, this restored mansion is [more] Add your own review »
	Fletcher's Boathouse 4940 Canal Road , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 244-0461 In operation since it was built 150 years ago, Fletcher's Boathouse is the first stop on a number of Washington [more] Add your own review »
	Franciscan Monastery 1400 Quincy St Northeast , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 526-6800 This century-old monastery is one of Washington's hidden delights. The garden, set on a hillside and reached by winding [more] Add your own review »
	Great Falls Park 11710 MacArthur Blvd , Washington, DC Phone - (301) 299-3613 Great Falls Park, located on both sides of the Potomac River, offers stunning river views. Rushing whitewater pours [more] Add your own review »
	Hains Point 1100 Ohio Drive Southwest , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 619-7222 To cool down and relax, especially during DC's muggy summers, head to this riverside park. A favorite among [more] Add your own review »
	Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens 1900 Anacostia Ave Southeast , (Anacostia Ave & Douglas St Northeast) , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 426-6905 Early morning is the time to catch the blooming water-bound plants of this park. Run by the National Park Service, the [more] Add your own review »
	L'Enfant Plaza D St Southwest , (at the 12th St Expressway) , Washington, DC Named for the designer of the city, Pierre L'Enfant, this plaza is Washington's only paved square, dedicated in 1968 as [more] Add your own review »
	Montrose Park R St Northwest , (between 28th and 32nd streets) , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 282-1063 A popular outdoor destination for children, college students and nature lovers, this park lies north of Georgetown. [more] User Rating:10.0 Add your own review »
	National Mall 900 Ohio Dr SW , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 485-9880 The Mall is a bit like Disneyland, in the sense, that there is no way to fully experience it all in just one day. Part [more] User Rating:9.5 Add your own review »
	National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington, DC Phone - +1 202 673 4717; +1 202 673 4800 This is one of the nation's finest zoos. It was created by Congress in 1889 and designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who [more] User Rating:10.0 Add your own review »
	Old Presbyterian Meeting House 321 South Fairfax Street , Alexandria, DC Phone - (703) 549-6670 Built during the waning days of Virginia's status as a British colony, this structure served not only as a place of [more] Add your own review »
	Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 North Marcey Road , Washington, DC Phone - (703) 528-5406 Potomac Overlook Regional Park offers 100 acres of scenic woodlands and outdoor adventure. Children and adults will [more] Add your own review »
	River Farm Garden Park 7931 East Boulevard Drive , Washington, DC Phone - (703) 768-5700 George Washington owned this 27-acre estate that is now home to the American Horticulture Society. Part of the manor [more] User Rating:6.0 Add your own review »
	Rock Creek Park 5200 Glover Rd NW , Washington, DC Phone - (202) 282-1063 This park contains a largely ungroomed forest and has long been an oasis for city residents and tourists alike. [more] Add your own review »