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Great Falls Park Map and Directions

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Great Falls Park, an 800-acre park located along the Potomac River, is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The park has two locations, one in Maryland and one in Virginia. For visiting details, see A Visitors Guide to Great Falls Park

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Directions to Great Falls Park in Virginia:
From I-495
Take exit 44 for Route 193 West, Georgetown Pike.
Proceed about three miles to Old Dominion Dr.
Make a right at the light.
The park entrance is about one mile ahead.

Directions to Great Falls Park in Maryland:
From I-495
Take exit 41 for Clara Barton Parkway toward Carderock/Glen Echo
Take a sharp left onto Clara Barton Pkwy
Turn left onto MacArthur Blvd
Follow MacArthur Blvd for 3.4 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit
Follow the road to the entrance to Great Falls Park

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