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This park features a small group campground, bass fishing in the Potomac River and guided historic interpretive hikes. Three large picnic shelters are also located on the property for guest use. Address: 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive Woodbridge VA USA 22191-4504
1 703 670-0372
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Bird watchers enjoy this park for the variety of waterfowl and migratory birds that frequent this park. This a day use park only, and features picnic tables, but no shelters or camping facilities. Address: 7301 High Point Road Lorton VA USA 22079-40101
1 703 550-0960
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Great Falls Park is home of the Patowmack Canal and the head of the Potomac river. Activities in the park include hiking, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and much more. Address: George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean VA USA 22101
Send an Email (1) 1 703 285-2965
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Manassas National Battlefield Park marks the site of two major battles during the Civil War. The touring the Henry Hill Visitor's Center Museum, taking self-guided walking and driving tours, fishing, hiking, birdwatching and more are possible here. Address: 12521 Lee Highway Manassas VA USA 20109-2005
Send an Email (1) 1 703 361-1339
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The largest natural area within Washington, DC, Prince William Forest Park protects a diverse ecosystem including the Quantico Creek watershed and a Piedmont forest. Within the 17,000 acres, hiking, nature trails, fishing, biking and much more are encouraged. Address: 18100 Park Headquarters Road Triangle VA USA 22172
Send an Email 1 703 221-7181
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A 91-acre woodland, Theodore Roosevelt Island Park is a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States and both a naturalist and an outdoorsman. Nature walks, hiking, fishing and bird watching within the park are encouraged. Address: George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean VA USA 22101
Send an Email 1 703 289-2500
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This site commemorates George Washington as a farmer, before he marked his place in American history as the first President. The mill was rebuilt in 1930 and is open from mid-April through October for tours. Address: P.O. Box 110 Mount Vernon VA USA 22121
1 703 780-2000
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Upton Hill, a wooded urban park, provides a variety of recreational activities and several walking paths. Includes an outdoor pool, batting cages, mini golf, snack shop, pond, and horseshoe pits. Address: 6060 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA USA 22205
Send an Email (2) 1 703 534-3437
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts contains the Filene Center, the Meadow Pavilion and the Theatre-in-the-Woods and presents numerous live performances May through September. Address: 1551 Trap Rd Vienna VA USA 22182-1643
Send an Email (2) 1 703 255-1800
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Stretching 184.5 mi (297 km), the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park once acted as a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River. Today the canal acts as a recreational destination, offering mule-draw boat trips and trails to hike, bike and jog on. The main entrance, visitor center and coach parking is located in Great Falls, Maryland, just outside Reston. Address: 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100 Hagerstown MD USA 21740-6620
1 301 739-4200
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