Damascus, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

4.0 /5.0

A Great

16,864 Population 1,184/sq mi density

$153,994 Median Income $63,597 per capita

$496,500 Home Value $550,317 Zillow

$1,665 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

45 Violent Crime/100K 472 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$153,994 median income, 2.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$496,500 home value, $1,665/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

45 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Damascus (150)

African American Civil War Memorial

Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four million slaves. The African American Civil War Memorial honors their service and sacrifice.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Weather: Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees ...

https://www.nps.gov/afam/index.htm

Anacostia Park

Park

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Playground, Team Sports, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Spring brings mild temperatures and a light breeze along with springtime flower blooms. Summer can be hot and humid. Fall cools down and changing of the seasons brings changing of the colors in leaves...

https://www.nps.gov/anac/index.htm

Antietam National Battlefield

National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

Entrance: $20

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlif...

Weather: The weather is fairly mild. Summers can be very warm and humid and winters cold and snowy. We have four distinct seasons with the fall and spring being the best times to visit the battlefield.

https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American his...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physi...

https://www.nps.gov/arho/index.htm

Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Parkway

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving

Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate...

https://www.nps.gov/bawa/index.htm

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument

National Monument

Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's rights. From this house in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, Alice Paul and the NWP developed innovative strategies and tactics to advocate for the Equal Rights Ame...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

https://www.nps.gov/bepa/index.htm

Belt Woods Natural Environment Area - Beltwoods Wildland

State Park

112 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Billingsley Nrma

State Park

438 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Black Walnut Point Nrma

State Park

60 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

State Park

17 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Caledon State Park

State Park

1 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Caledonia State Park

State Park

1,119 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Calvert Cliffs Sp

State Park

146 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Capitol Hill Parks

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangl...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Food, Picnicking, Flying, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Playground

Weather: Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30 to 50 F. There is occasional snow. Spring: Temperatures usually range widely from 40 to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70 to 9...

https://www.nps.gov/cahi/index.htm

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeologic...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Boating, Sailing, Boat Tour, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fi...

Weather: During the summer season, visitors should dress in light, comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing, and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create a higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion...

https://www.nps.gov/cajo/index.htm

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impac...

Entrance: $0

Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range f...

https://www.nps.gov/cibs/index.htm

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Historic Site, Dr. Woodson’s home served as the headquarters for the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Dr. Wood...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/cawo/index.htm

Catoctin Mountain Park

Park

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Climbing, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, J...

Weather: Summer (June-Aug) average temperature is between 61 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall (Sep-Nov) average temperature is between 45 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall foliage is at its peak in mid-October Wi...

https://www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm

Chaney Nrma

State Park

6 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Chapel Point Sp

State Park

822 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Chapman Sp

State Park

61 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Tod...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Boat Tour, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse...

Weather: The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate graduall...

https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm

Chesapeake Bay

Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, lear...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Boating, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Guided Tours, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Annapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or abo...

https://www.nps.gov/cbpo/index.htm

Civil War Defenses of Washington

On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. These strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. By 1865, 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons encirc...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Living History, First Person Interpretat...

Weather: Check the weather forecast for each individual site for accurate information.

https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/index.htm

Clara Barton National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last 15 years of her life, and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herse...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Weather for the Washington, D.C. area.

https://www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm

Codorus State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Constitution Gardens

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the National Park System. Areas within this premier park provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; a...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/coga/index.htm

Cowans Gap State Park

State Park

1,105 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Croom Nrma

State Park

101 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Cunningham Falls Sp

State Park

46 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland

State Park

423 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Cunningham Falls State Park

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Memorial

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking

https://www.nps.gov/ddem/index.htm

Eisenhower National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mou...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: https://www.nps.gov/eise/planyourvisit/weather.htm

https://www.nps.gov/eise/index.htm

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

National Historic Site

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remembered a fallen leader. Today, in partnership with Ford’s Theatre Society, live dramatic productions highlight Lincoln’s love of the theatr...

Entrance: $5

Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm

Fort Dupont Park

This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and escape to the great outdoors. Activities include picnics, nature walks, biking, gardening, environmental education, music, and rang...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Food, Picnicking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Open in all weather, unless otherwise noted under the alerts section of the parks website.

https://www.nps.gov/fodu/index.htm

Fort Foote Park

Park

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Hiking

Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be...

https://www.nps.gov/fofo/index.htm

Fort Frederick Sp

State Park

622 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Fort Frederick State Park

State Park

6 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

National Monument and Historic Shrine

by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that beca...

Entrance: $15

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Biking, Road Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Han...

Weather: Temperatures and weather in the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can occur during winter. Extreme heat can occur during the summer months. Inclement weather...

https://www.nps.gov/fomc/index.htm

Fort Washington Park

Park

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memorial and begin to understand the Roosevelt legacy.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

https://www.nps.gov/frde/index.htm

Franklin Point State Park

State Park

499 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. People everywhere still find inspiration today in his tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanit...

Entrance: $1

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

National Military Park

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Prog...

Weather: The regional climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, humid summers. The mean annual temperatures is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime h...

https://www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm

Full Mill Branch Nrma

State Park

182 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gambrill Sp

State Park

36 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gambrill State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Gathland Sp

State Park

130 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gathland State Park

State Park

4 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Memorial Parkway

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 metro...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Weather: Summers on the parkway are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical ...

https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm

Gettysburg National Military Park

National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and wa...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reen...

Weather: https://www.nps.gov/gett/planyourvisit/weather.htm

https://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

State Park

2,173 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Glen Echo Park

Park

Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By 1911, it transformed into DC's premier amusement park until it closed in 1968. Since 1971, the National Park Service has owned and operated the site and today, with the help...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Guided Tours

Weather: Weather for Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland areas.

https://www.nps.gov/glec/index.htm

Great Falls Park

Park

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, ...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Paddling, Kayaking, Park Film

Weather: The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summer is hot and humid, and winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The average temperature in...

https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm

Greenbelt Park

Park

Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!

Entrance: $0

Activities: Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Playground, Wildlife Watching

https://www.nps.gov/gree/index.htm

Greenbrier Sp

State Park

28 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Greenbrier State Park

State Park

Open Access

Entrance: $0

Greenwell Sp

State Park

632 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gunpowder Falls Sp

State Park

14,909 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Gunpowder Falls State Park

State Park

22 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Hall Creek NRMA (DNR)

State Park

14 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Hampton National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved people, indentured servants, tenant farmers, paid laborers, and the Ridgely family all made their own contributions to Hampton, creating a space where cruelty and decad...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger P...

Weather: Weather during the spring and fall months tend to be mild. Visitors can expect mild to severe seasonal weather during the winter and summer months. Inclement weather may impact park hours of operation...

https://www.nps.gov/hamp/index.htm

Harmony Hall

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connec...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near fr...

https://www.nps.gov/haha/index.htm

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your connection to the struggle for freedom, education, and civil rights at Storer College. Discove...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Harpers Ferry experiences all four seasons - the cold and snow of winter, the rain and flowers of spring, the humidity and sunshine of summer, and the chill and leaf change of fall. We will strive to ...

https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

Hart-Miller Island Sp

State Park

1,307 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Honey Branch Nrma

State Park

173 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

House Creek Nrma

State Park

156 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Jonas Green State Park

State Park

10 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their homes and turtles sleep on logs. Lotus blooms rise from the muck and lilies sit on the water. The wind dances with the dragonflies, rustling through the trees, carrying the song of the...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, ...

Weather: June-September expect warm and humid weather. Average high temperatures are in the 80s, though often in the low 90s. On humid days, showers and thunderstorms often build in the late afternoon. July an...

https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm

Kings Gap State Park

State Park

2,466 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Kings Landing Nrma

State Park

1,286 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Korean War Veterans Memorial

At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a gra...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Weather: Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical act...

https://www.nps.gov/lyba/index.htm

Leesylvania State Park

State Park

523 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lincoln Memorial

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th president of the United States sits immortalized in marble as an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Weather: Washington, DC experiences all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees...

https://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm

Love Point State Park

State Park

77 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Manassas National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits

Weather: Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average tem...

https://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights movement, Dr. King was a tireless advocate for racial equality, working class, and the oppressed around the...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

https://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic Site. The Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was Bethune’s last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the NCNW spe...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/mamc/index.htm

Mason Neck State Park

State Park

1,842 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Matapeake

State Park

21 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Mattawoman Nea

State Park

138 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland

State Park

307 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Matthew Henson Sp

State Park

1 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Matthew Henson State Park Unit #3

State Park

56 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Matthew Henson State Park Unit #4

State Park

52 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Maxwell Hall Nrma

State Park

671 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Merkle Nrma

State Park

1,564 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Milltown Landing Nrma

State Park

314 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Monocacy National Battlefield

National Battlefield

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influence the election of 1864. On July 9, however, Federal soldiers outnumbered three to one, fought gallantly along the banks of the Monoc...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpreta...

Weather: Spring (March - May) Temperatures: Average high is 67 degrees with a low of 53 degrees Summer (June - August) Temperatures: Average high is 87 degrees with a low of 65 degrees Fall (September - Novemb...

https://www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm

Mont Alto State Park

State Park

23 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Morgan Run Nea

State Park

1,917 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area

State Park

280 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

National Capital Parks-East

National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the riverside trails of Anacostia Park to the homes of American leaders like Frederick Douglass and Carter G. Woo...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking

Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows fr...

https://www.nps.gov/nace/index.htm

National Mall and Memorial Parks

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recrea...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Mini-Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Bird...

Weather: Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer ...

https://www.nps.gov/nama/index.htm

North Point Sb

State Park

9 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

North Point Sp

State Park

80 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

North Point State Park

State Park

1,272 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, ...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Make sure that you wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, sneakers or comfortable boots are best. Dress for the season, light clothes in summer, layers in spring and fa...

https://www.nps.gov/oxhi/index.htm

Palmer Sp

State Park

608 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Patapsco Valley Sp

State Park

377 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Patapsco Valley State Park

State Park

73 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Patuxent River Sp

State Park

818 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Pennsylvania Avenue

A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/paav/index.htm

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

State Park

661 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Piscataway Park

Park

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is a...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Boating, Fishing

https://www.nps.gov/pisc/index.htm

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

Entrance: $0

Activities: Biking, Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching

Weather: Weather associated with the PHT network is typical of a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and variable precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures can vary from a high of 100 degrees F...

https://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htm

Prince William Forest Park

Park

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcom...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Arts and Culture, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Orienteering, Fishing, Freshwater Fishin...

Weather: Prince William Forest Park experiences all four seasons. Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid with average temperatures in the high 80s a...

https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm

Rock Creek Park

Park

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designated by the federal government. It offers visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the city and find a peaceful refuge, recr...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Planetarium, Biking, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Golf, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horsebac...

Weather: Weather in D.C. is often erratic Spring: Pleasant, Avg. High: 67° Avg. Low: 44.3°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.1” Summer: Hot & Humid, Avg. High: 87°, Avg. Low: 66°, Avg. Precipitation: 12.7”, July is ...

https://www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm

Rocks Sp

State Park

1,077 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Rosaryville Sp

State Park

1,037 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Samuel S. Lewis State Park

State Park

86 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sandy Point State Park

State Park

144 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Seneca Creek Sp

State Park

Unknown

Entrance: $0

Seneca Creek State Park

State Park

45 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Severn Run Natural Environment Area

State Park

49 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Sky Meadows State Park

State Park

12 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Smallwood Sp

State Park

949 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Soldiers Delight Nea

State Park

2,011 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Soliders Delight NEA (DNR)

State Park

3 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain Sb

State Park

16 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain Sp

State Park

446 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park

State Park

8,997 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park

State Park

75 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park - Battlefield

State Park

6 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

South Mountain State Park - Battlefield

State Park

146 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Spice Creek Nrma

State Park

649 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These local, historic sites tell the story of the Chesapeake Campaign, culminating in the writing of our National Anthem. In addition to their historic significance, many of the sites along the tra...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Sailing, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GP...

Weather: The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is made up of parks, museums, outdoor trails, and waterways throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. Weather can effect the hours of operation and access ...

https://www.nps.gov/stsp/index.htm

State Park

118 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park

State Park

1,043 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Susquehannock State Park

State Park

555 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sweet Run State Park

State Park

4 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

The White House and President's Park

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and Preside...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/whho/index.htm

Theodore Roosevelt Island

In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore Roosevelt Island, a memorial to America’s 26th president. They conceived a “real forest” designed to mimic the natural forest that once covered the island. Today miles of trails through woo...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Weather: Outdoor trails and memorial plaza subject to weather for Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA.

https://www.nps.gov/this/index.htm

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

National Historic Site

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

Weather: Thomas Stone National Historic Site experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be very warm and humid in the summer months and wet and rainy in the winter months.

https://www.nps.gov/thst/index.htm

Torrey C Brown Rail Trail

State Park

109 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Uhler Nrma

State Park

167 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm

Washington Monument

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

Entrance: $1

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store

https://www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm

Washington Monument Sp

State Park

178 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Washington Monument State Park

State Park

7 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Weverton-Roxbury Rail Trail

State Park

232 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Widewater State Park

State Park

39 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Theater, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: The weather at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is typical for the mid-Atlantic area. There are four seasons. The majority of visitation is during the summers, which can be hot and humi...

https://www.nps.gov/wotr/index.htm

World War I Memorial

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking

https://www.nps.gov/wwim/index.htm

World War II Memorial

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program

https://www.nps.gov/wwii/index.htm

Zekiah Swamp Nea

State Park

8 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

ZEKIAH SWAMP NEA - Zekiah Swamp Wildland

State Park

434 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0