Great Falls Park Tours

Great Falls Park; Shutterstock ID 318881138
Great Falls Park; Shutterstock ID 318881138
Great Falls National Park on Potomac River in Virginia USA
View of rapids in the Potomac River at sunset, at Great Falls Park, Virginia., Shutterstock ID 483240202, Purchase Order: -
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital.

Reviews of Great Falls Park

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4 - Good 31%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A little FYI, they charge $15 per carload. Just something to consider.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Didn’t go

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Well worth a trip. The Maryland side has "harder" trails.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

n/a

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Long line to get in and quick hike but a must see

Popular places to visit

view of the potomac river.

Riverbend Park

You can take time to visit Riverbend Park during your travels to Great Falls. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's waterfalls.

Riverbend Park

Bear Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Island during your travels in Potomac. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Bear Island

Purple Horse Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Purple Horse Beach during your trip to Potomac? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Purple Horse Beach

Billy Goat Trail

Enjoy a trip to Billy Goat Trail and popular activities like hiking in Potomac. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Billy Goat Trail

Woodrock Playground Park

After visiting Woodrock Playground Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Potomac. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Woodrock Playground Park

Rockwood Special Park

After visiting Rockwood Special Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Potomac. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Rockwood Special Park

Best Lodging Options Near Great Falls Park

The Watermark Hotel

The Watermark Hotel

4 out of 5
1825 Capital One Dr McLean VA
The Watermark Hotel
Tysons Corner Suites, A Baymont by Wyndham

Tysons Corner Suites, A Baymont by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
8616 Westwood Center Dr Vienna VA
Tysons Corner Suites, A Baymont by Wyndham
Quality Inn Vienna - Tysons Corner

Quality Inn Vienna - Tysons Corner

2.5 out of 5
1587 Spring Hill Rd Vienna VA
Quality Inn Vienna - Tysons Corner
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner

3.5 out of 5
8517 Leesburg Pike Vienna VA
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

5 out of 5
1700 Tysons Blvd McLean VA
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Suburban Studios Tysons Corner

Suburban Studios Tysons Corner

2 out of 5
1587 Spring Hill Rd. Vienna VA
Suburban Studios Tysons Corner
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

4 out of 5
7920 Jones Branch Dr McLean VA
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Doubletree by Hilton McLean Tysons

Doubletree by Hilton McLean Tysons

4 out of 5
1960 Chain Bridge Rd McLean VA
Doubletree by Hilton McLean Tysons
Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean

3 out of 5
1960a Chain Bridge Rd McLean VA
Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean
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