Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年3月15日 · Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Plan Your Visit - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
2019年9月20日 · The Washington Monument has reopened to the public as the National Park Service will have completed the modernization to the elevator and construction of a permanent screening facility for visitors entering the landmark.
History & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park …
The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital.
Jennifer Madello selected as superintendent of George …
2024年12月19日 · WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jennifer (Jen) Madello as the new superintendent of George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), which spans portions of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She will …
George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年2月9日 · 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.
Plan Your Visit - George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S ... - NPS
2024年2月6日 · The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a carefully planned scenic route to the nation's capital. From the north it curves alongside the Potomac Gorge, highlighting its steep cliffs and rich woods. From the south it is a broad avenue punctuated with monuments to America's history.
Directions & Transportation - George Washington Memorial …
2015年5月29日 · The parkway was built as a scenic drive, but it is also a busy commuter route. Consider using public transportation to visit park sites, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours. Check out Travel Tips for advice about driving along the parkway.
History & Culture - George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S
As a landscaped, commemorative road, the George Washington Memorial Parkway is dotted with memorials and places with nationally significant history. Read more about some of the people, places, and stories behind the sites you can visit when you come to the parkway.
Directions - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, U.S. Routes 50 and 29 provide access from the West. U.S. Routes 50, …
Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
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