Louisa, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Spotsylvania County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,249 Population 1,236/sq mi density

$55,202 Median Income $39,985 per capita

$308,200 Home Value $367,940 Zillow

$1,225 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

58 Violent Crime/100K 2,557 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$55,202 median income, 1.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$308,200 home value, $1,225/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

58 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Louisa (71)

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

Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park

State Park

1,624 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?

Entrance: $0

Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ran...

Weather: The park may close due to emergency weather conditions (typically snow or ice). For updated information about possible closure or altered hours due to weather, please call 434-352-8987 ext. 245.

https://www.nps.gov/apco/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

Bear Creek Lake State Park

State Park

325 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

Biscuit Run State Park

State Park

18 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Caledon State Park

State Park

1 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

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/cawo/index.htm

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important wheat-growing region in the 1800s. It also witnessed dramatic Civil War campaigns, including the Bat...

Entrance: $0

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

Weather: Summers in Virginia are often very hot with high heat indexes. Check the weather in advance of your trip, and plan accordingly. Dress for the heat and for sun protection. Pack lots of water. The Shena...

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

Green Springs

Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its landscapes and structures, privately owned today but viewable from public roads, offer a continuum of rural vernacular architecture with minimal alteration. Many of the farmsteads, often datin...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking

Weather: Louisa County, Virginia enjoys a temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters.

https://www.nps.gov/grsp/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

High Bridge Trail State Park

State Park

54 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Holliday Lake State Park

State Park

519 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

James River State Park

State Park

1,569 acres. Open Access

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

Lake Anna State Park

State Park

2,936 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

Lost River State Park

State Park

4,094 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Maggie L Walker National Historic Site

National Historic Site

Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home ...

Entrance: $0

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

Weather: Summer is hot and humid, spring and winter are pleasant/mild, winter can be cold and occasionally snowy.

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

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

Mattawoman Nea

State Park

138 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

MATTAWOMAN NEA - Mattawoman Wildland

State Park

307 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

Nanjemoy Natural Resource Management Area

State Park

280 acres. Unknown

Entrance: $0

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

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

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

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces cut off supplies to both Petersburg and the Confederate capital, Richmond. Today, the park prese...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Hors...

Weather: Winters are usually cool with temperatures averaging in the 40s. Spring and fall are mild. Summer can bring very hot and humid weather.

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

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

Pocahontas State Park

State Park

7,973 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Powhatan State Park

State Park

1,564 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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

Richmond National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park

The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open fields and in miles of defensive earthworks. From 1861 to 1865, Richmond’s fate would determine America’s future.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and ...

Weather: Summer, hot and humid. Fall and Spring, mild. Winter, cold with occasional ice and snow.

https://www.nps.gov/rich/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

Sailors Creek Battlefield Historic State Park

State Park

11 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

State Park

318 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Seven Bends State Park

State Park

1,065 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shenandoah National Park

National Park

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so...

Entrance: $30

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Compass and GP...

Weather: Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows...

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

Sky Meadows State Park

State Park

12 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Smallwood Sp

State Park

949 acres. Unknown

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

Twin Lakes State Park

State Park

446 acres. Open Access

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

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