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.

Directions to Parkway Headquarters From the south, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Just past the CIA exit turn right into the parking lot for the US Park Police and parkway headquarters. Go through the chain link fence and take an immediate right. Follow the road down to a stop sign and turn right into the parking lot for the headquarters building.

  • Arts and Culture
  • Live Music
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching

  • Architecture and Building
  • Forts
  • Military
  • Artillery
  • US Marines
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Music
  • Transportation
  • Roads, Routes and Highways
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • World War II
  • Trails
  • Wetlands

George Washington Memorial Parkway Stone Bridge

Stone Bridge Along the George Washington Memorial Parkway

George Washington Memorial Parkway

George Washington Memorial Parkway

A view of the Parkway

A beautiful drive

United States Marine Corps War Memorial

United States Marine Corps War Memorial

United States Marine Corps War Memorial at night

Netherlands Carillon in Spring

Netherlands Carillon in Spring

Netherlands Carillon in Spring

The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial

The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial

The Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial