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George Washington Memorial Parkway First Overlook
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22207, United States
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Em
Review №1

Not too scenic, if you ask me! Nice place to maybe stretch your legs? If you want a nice view, I recommend Roosevelt Island which is only a few minutes drive away.

JP
Review №2

Great view, a little dangerous if you take kids or clumsy people. Just be careful, you can take really nice pics

Ja
Review №3

I always love coming to this spot with a date or just to reflect on life.

Ro
Review №4

Nice little pit stop to unwind from city traffic.

He
Review №5

It is a quick little pull off where you. An overlook the edge of DC.. and the river.. it is a chance to stand and see how busy everyone is, the amount of people that zoom by in a minute at 8 PM is astounding.. you can watch the planes coming in to land at the airport.. it is a great little spot for an overlook!

Na
Review №6

Beautiful scenery. Stunning views.In the fall, you get to see the amazing colors of the trees blend in and the views of the Potomac River.Such a blessing to have this beautiful place close by.Take the kids for a morning or afternoon walk on the weekends. I take my out of town guests here as well and they are always mesmerized by the beautiful views.

Ra
Review №7

Great place to stop and see some views and just take a break. Pretty cool history if you are into that.

Ma
Review №8

Nice rest stop along the beautiful memorial highway. View is okay/good. No bathroom and only accessible when driving westbound. Otherwise worthwhile rest stop!

El
Review №9

This is a nice scenic overview of the Patomac River. Be sure not to miss it in a nice weather.

Ch
Review №10

Pretty little park

Ho
Review №11

Great outlook views of the Potomac River

Ca
Review №12

It is a nice place to take a look st the river and surrounding beauty. Also to take a break from traffic

Gl
Review №13

Feeling Tired while driving? Just pull your car over there. Come out of your car and enjoy nature. It will freshen you up again. It is safe to stop there but when you start coming out then use your blind spot very carefully because sometimes traffic coming from back is very fast.

Su
Review №14

The view was breathtaking.

K
Review №15

Nice view

Al
Review №16

You feel you are driving in heaven road

Mo
Review №17

Great little spot to stretch your legs and see the river.

Kr
Review №18

This is your most bare-boned scenic overlook off the George Washington Memorial Parkway going west. There are no public restrooms and no trails (that I could see). Its just a good spot to catch a breath, enjoy seasonal changes on the trees, having a simple picnic on the rocky half wall, or maybe even to pop the question if you so desire. There are no lampposts so it gets very dark at night.

Ma
Review №19

Nice overlook on the river.

Ne
Review №20

Beautiful...

Ab
Review №21

Great View! Relaxing scene.

Cl
Review №22

A nice spot to stop and take a break. It was a sunny day, and I took the top down on my convertible!

Co
Review №23

Came up here at 4 am on a Saturday, just to sit, rest eyes, watch the sun come up. Had a cop tell me this place was closed at that time...theres a sign blah, blah, blah (A lie) cause hours of operation say 24 hours...online & gps...(he wanted us to move on)...even though we were too tired to drive....(what bothers me)..We came here 3 times this week, at different times there were plenty of fishermen, bikers sitting, 2 am to 10am etc.... No problem!! THE POPO WONT LET PEOPLE ENJOY ANYTHING!!

Pa
Review №24

Nice place to drive with no place to go in mind.

Mi
Review №25

Great views across the river and lots of parking right off the highway

He
Review №26

Though at the wrong time of the year. It would have been very colourful around here in proper spring time. Nice place.

Ph
Review №27

Easy in and out on the GW Parkway when going west. Simple on and off with parking as its a one way overlook. Nice views of the Potomac River. Never really crowded either and free.

Ra
Review №28

Breathtaking view!

Sa
Review №29

Great views of Georgetown and DC at several parts along the drive.

As
Review №30

Nice overlook. Currently there is construction across the river.

Pi
Review №31

Smooth roads and no traffic also great scenery while driving

Ro
Review №32

Nice place to stop and stretch the legs

Li
Review №33

Too much traffic not that much of a scenery

Mc
Review №34

Beautiful view

Si
Review №35

Enjoy driving around there anytime in the year

Jo
Review №36

A must-stop! Dont just drive by this place every single day. Give it ten minutes of your time. Great views of Georgetown and the river.

Ph
Review №37

Fun place

Ma
Review №38

Beautiful lookout point.

ro
Review №39

Nice spot to stop and take in some of the beautiful scenic views on the northbound drive between DC and northern VA / Rockville MD area

Wh
Review №40

Its a nice place to rest when youre sick of traffic. The views are not incredibly spectacular, but Nature is always beautiful.

DK
Review №41

Amazing view! A place to reflect on the natural beauty of Washington D.C.

Wi
Review №42

Beautiful place,great

To
Review №43

Nice view but nothing special. Plan for 5 minutes is enough.

Jo
Review №44

The name kind of says it all. northbound, the second one is slightly better.

Br
Review №45

Nice view across the river. Worth a quick stop.

Fa
Review №46

Nice place and beautiful viow of Potomac River and the trees

Sa
Review №47

Nice place relax from busy life of DC.

To
Review №48

Cool lookout

Aq
Review №49

Spectacular place

To
Review №50

Decent view. Not that amazing. Would look again.

Ra
Review №51

Very scenic point

Er
Review №52

Great views of Georgetown

Vi
Review №53

Good spot for pics

Li
Review №54

Nice view

az
Review №55

Best scenery...

Ba
Review №56

Epic sight seeing in DC

Tu
Review №57

Great view

St
Review №58

Make sure you enjoy the view!!

An
Review №59

Scenic

Wa
Review №60

Awesome

sh
Review №61

Place to rest

FO
Review №62

Ass everywhere

Th
Review №63

Our favorite National Park

Ja
Review №64

Beautiful Views.

Mu
Review №65

Loved the falls colors.

Sa
Review №66

Nice place to visit with friends and family

Na
Review №67

Its fine

bo
Review №68

Worth a quick stop.

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  • Address:George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22207, United States
  • Site:http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm
  • Phone:+1 703-289-2500
Categories
  • National park
  • Scenic spot
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
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