Great Falls Park

  • 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia
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Phone:

+1 703 285 2965, 7032852965

Website:

www.nps.gov

An 800 acre park located just off ... more on TripAdvisor

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26 reviews

100% of guests recommend this place.

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Although the parking can become hard to find on nice weekend summer afternoons, it is a beautiful place to go and relax, and the $5 per car fee makes it affordable. more on Epinions.com

There are picnic tables and grills available (but not by reservation). more on Epinions.com

Most visitors to Great Falls spend there time at one of the several lookout points which afford a terrific view of the falls themselves. more on Epinions.com

Aaaa There are trails all around the park which are maintained by Park Rangers. more on Epinions.com

About 45 minutes from downtown DC, the park offers an excellent view and a relaxing day. more on Epinions.com

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10 reviews

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My daughter told me we were going to a 'Great Falls' walk along the Potomac River but on the Maryland side of the river. As we crossed the river from Virginia into Maryland, I did NOT believe the view ... more on TripAdvisor

Take a hike along the C&O canal tow path and view the great falls for an excellent outing with or without children. more on TripAdvisor

I always go back after a big rain to see the RUSH of the falls. It's peaceful more on TripAdvisor

When you see the raging Potomac River at Great Falls, it's hard to believe it's the same river as the placid one a few miles downstream flowing by the monuments and other trappings of civilization. Gr ... more on TripAdvisor

A great place to bring the family and enjoy the outdoors more on TripAdvisor

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Great Falls National Park is a wonderful place to go for many outdoor pleasures including picnicking, hiking, horse back riding, biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and photography. Although the parking can become hard to find on nice ... more on Epinions.com

If you are looking for something to do near the Washington D.C. area, I suggest take a few hours and hit Great Falls. There is so much to see, and what you see you will ... more on Epinions.com

Most visitors to Great Falls spend there time at one of the several lookout points which afford a terrific view of the falls themselves. The gorge cut by the river, ... more on Epinions.com

Great Falls is a name that creates a dichotomy among metropolitan Washington area residents. Residents in the town of that name enjoy a median household income exceeding ... more on Epinions.com

Leap from the 14th Street Bridge into the mighty Potomac River. Turn upstream and strike out on a general compass heading of NNW. Using your favorite stroke ... more on Epinions.com

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