Collections / #60817: Virtual Tour for George Washington Memorial Parkway
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Arlington House | With majestic pillars and classic structure, the Arlington House welcomes visitors. |
Public domain. Courtesy of the National Park Service |
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Arlington National Cemetery | Shady trees and grassy knolls provide a quiet walking area for those who visit this thought-provoking cemetery. |
Public domain. Courtesy of the National Park Service |
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Biking Along the Parkway | A bicyclist enjoys a scenic ride in LBJ Memorial Grove along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. |
Public domain. Courtesy of the National Park Service |
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Beauty in Bluebells | Lucky visitors can see beauty such as this bluebell at Turkey Run Park in the spring. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Canoeing in Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve | Leafy green trees hug the shore of the Dyke Marsh, a popular place for kayaking and canoeing. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Dutchman's Breeches Wildflower | Popular and visible in all parts of Virgina, this Dutchman's Breeches wildflower blooms abundantly along the Parkway in spring. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Flowers Below Netherlands Carillon | The carillon tower rises 127 feet high and sits on a commanding hillside overlooking the banks of the Potomac River and across to the monuments and skyline of Washington, DC. This photo shows the formally arranged flower garden below the Netherlands Carillon. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Fort Hunt Picnic Area | Clouds stretch out across a blue sky at the Fort Hunt Picnic Area. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Autumn Along the George Washington Memorial Parkway | A sliver of the Potomac River can be seen peeking through the fall-touched trees beside the empty lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. |
Public domain. Photo by Terry J. Adams |
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Great Falls of the Potomac River | This spectacular view of the Potomac River cascading 76-feet over jagged rocks and boulders attracts local residents and tourists from around the world. |
Public domain. Photo by Terry J. Adams |
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Jones Point Lighthouse | Set in the classic structure of the old lighthouses, the outside of Jones Point Lighthouse is viewable to visitors to see a glimpse of the past. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Fireworks at the Capital | This startling red fountain of light is only one of the many fireworks shown during the capital's Fourth of July celebration. |
Public domain. Photo by Terry J. Adams |
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Kennedy Gravesite | Snow covered hills guard the ever-burning flame at the John F. Kennedy gravesite. |
Public domain. Photo by Terry J. Adams |
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LBJ Memorial Grove | A monument on the grounds of LBJ Park displays memorable quotes from Lyndon B. Johnson during his tenure as president. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Navy Marine Memorial | Affectionately known as “waves and gulls,” the Navy Marine memorial is one of several military monuments along the parkway, honoring sailors and marines lost at sea. |
Public domain. NPS Photo by Catie Drew |
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Fountain at Theodore Roosevelt Island | The memorial area in the center of the island was created as a formal tribute to this conservationist-president. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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View of Washington Monument from George Washington Memorial Parkway | From the Mount Vernon Trail adjacent to the Potomac River and the George Washington Memorial Parkway, visitors get a picture-perfect glance of the Washington Monument. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Woodpecker | Bird watchers can glance up at the trees to see a variety of birds, such as this woodpecker. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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Iwo Jima at Night | The statue of the Iwo Jima soldiers stands out clearly against the night sky in the Rosslyn area of Arlington, Virginia. |
Public domain. Photo by Catie Drew |
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U.S. Capitol | A few people wander the tree-lined walkway in front of the United States Capitol. |
Public domain. Photo by Amy Davis |
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Bald Eagles Roost | Perched on the bare branches of a tree, two Bald Eagles survey the area. |
Public domain. |