Great Falls Park

Overview of Great Falls Park

This popular spot near the capital lets you discover the (small) Potomac Falls. Hiking, climbing, and canoeing/kayaking are all possible here.

Key details

• Type of place: national park.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Features:

• Local time: Heure : Great Falls Park

• Annual visitors:

• Area: 3.65 km².

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Environment

Site layout

Wildlife and vegetation

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What to see and do

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• Website: www.nps.gov/grfa

Getting there

Getting around

Sleeping and eating

Nearby

Also worth seeing within about 100 km of the park:

Antietam National Battlefield ★
This is the site of the Battle of Antietam, which took place during the American Civil War in 1862.

Baltimore ★★
An old fort and a tourist area centered around the city's harbor are Baltimore's main attractions.

Fredericksburg ★★
The small town has a historic downtown spanning about forty blocks, where 350 buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still stand. Several Civil War battles took place in the surrounding area.

Gettysburg ★★
This is the site (and memorial) of one of the most famous battles of the American Civil War.

Harpers Ferry ★★
A small 19th-century historic village and a major tourist destination in the region, attracting around a million visitors each year. Various outdoor activities are available in the surrounding area (hiking, canopy tours, rafting, etc.).

Washington ★★★★
Beneath its sometimes austere appearance, the capital of the United States boasts countless museums, memorials, and monuments to explore.

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