Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Washington DC
George Washington's 500-acre Estate Mount Vernon is a wonderful place to see the changing leaves. During the peak foliage viewing months of September and October, Mount Vernon is open to the pubic daily from 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Beginning in November Mount Vernon closes one hour earlier, at 4:00PM. Admission is $13.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors (62 and over,) $6.00 for children 6 - 11 (accompanied by an adult,) and free for children 5 and under. Annual passes are available for $15.00. In addition to the foliage, the four gardens at Mount Vernon showcase plants that have grown there since the late 1700s.
The National Arboretum is home to 446 acres of trees and other plant life. Tours include a 40-minute tram ride with taped narrative. Fees for tour tickets are $4.00 per adult, $3.00 for seniors, $2.00 for children 4 - 16, and free for children under 4. One of the largest arboretums in the country, the National Arboretum includes a variety of formal landscaped gardens as well as a slowly growing conifer collection, and special seasonal exhibits.
A short 13 miles outside the city limits, Great Falls Park is home to 800 acres of trees and majestic water-falls. The park is open daily from 7:00AM - Dusk. There is a $5.00 entrance fee for each vehicle, and a $3.00 entrance fee for visitors entering on foot, horseback, motorcycle or bicycle. Great Falls is maintained by the National Park Service and Ranger talks are given on weekends at 12:30 and 3:30 PM at the Ranger Program Area. The heavily wooded River Trail is a great place for hiking, horseback riding, and of course viewing the spectacular fall foliage.
Rock Creek Park, located along the Potomac River in North West Washington DC offers visitors a 12-mile stretch of natural beauty. The Rock Creek Nature Center offers animal exhibits, lectures, nature exhibits, and guided walks perfect for seeing all the changing leaves. Rock Creek Regional, and Rock Creek Valley Stream Parks offer over 25 miles of trails, and is certainly the best place for biking, hiking, and checking out the foliage.
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