Walking to visitor office, since this is my first time to this park. The Billy goat trail was…read moreclosed due to the heavy rain we had for the past 10 day from September to the beginning of October, I was a bit disappointedI was hoping to climb.all 13.8 miles up, but I made it to the observation deck to see the Potomac River overflow which was a spectacular view. I managed to walked over 17K steps. I recommend going to this National Park, I paid $20 for the year and I can visit all National parks in the DMV area.

On Sunday during Tony's Birthday Trip, We stopped at Great Falls Tavern Visitors Center. The Great…read moreFalls National Park can be seen on both sides of the Potomac River Gorges, Virginia and Maryland. The fee is $20 per car. Once you pay, your receipt is good for 7 days at any park entry points, including both sides, either states. There is plenty of parking spots and bathroom facility near the parking lot. We went inside the Visitors Center to look at the museum displays, get literature about the park, trails and sites. We took the 1 mile Falls Overlook Trail that took us past the Canal Boat on display. There was many Visitors milling around, biking, walking and enjoying the beautiful weather.

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This is a nice little historic site from Richard Bland Lee. There is a small gift shop/visitor's…read morecenter, a couple of outer buildings, then the main house. Our tour guide was great at explaining the history of the house and all the people who lived here. She explained the uses of each room and what was authentic. There was a small, old-fashioned classroom (since they educated local children) and an upper floor with a bunch of spinning equipment they show off more on field trips. Our tour group had about 6 people, so it was quiet and easy to ask questions if we had them. It was a nice little site and window into life in the 19th century.

If you are visiting the Air and Space Museum by Dulles Airport and find yourself with a little time…read moreto kill then this is a nice park to visit. It is a historical site that was the plantation home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Representative to Congress, and his wife Elizabeth Collins Lee. It was built in 1794. It is a huge complex, covering 65 acres. It is an adequate parking lot and is well maintained. The site has a bookstore/visitor's center/gift shop. There are some picnic tables near this building where you can sit, eat, and or relax, some of which are shaded. You will also find some building structures at the site that that include the main house, a smokehouse, which you will see fake meat hanging from the overhead, and a replica slave quarter. If you are driving here, there are two parking lots for you to park. You will find a ton of green space, some trails, and additional picnic tables by the main house. I like that this site does not shy away from its slavery past. It faces it head on and pays tribute to those that were enslaved. I like this site. It provides a bit of a history lesson through informational placards placed along the grounds. Gives hikers an opportunity to explore and work out, and is also a place of peace and relaxation. The site has a decent event schedule that includes: Dairy Days-Ice Cream Making & Butter, Peaches and Cream, A Visit With Santa, Colorful Pumpkins, Making a Scarecrow, classic car shows, and various scout merit badge opportunities. In addition to all of that, they offer tours. There is always something going on here. It was pretty chill and laid back during my visit. There were not a lot of people there. This is a neat place to check out. You could spend about 2 hours here exploring.

This place is such a gem!! We absolutely love it. The staff is soooo friendly, helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. We are so lucky to have this near our house. My kids love visiting all the animals, the turtles, snakes and bearded dragon are the favorites! W elige that they have a pretty big variety of toys available to play with and the dress up options are always a hit! It's a great place to visit during the winter and rainy days! But also so fun when the weather is great and you can walk around the trails. The only downside is the limited parking, but if weather is good the parking by the playground makes it a fun all morning adventure!

This such an incredible gem for families and nature lovers a like!…read more 1) Trails are easy to navigate and you will almost always see some type of wildlife whether it is butterflies, bugs, or deer. 2) The recently renovated playground is large and accessible for both small and big kids. There is a covered shelter nearby which makes it the perfect spot for a birthday party. 3) The nature center is a great place to explore on cold or rainy days. You can see turtles, a bearded dragon, play with toys in a little nature nook that looks like it came straight out of the Berenstein Bears, or climb up and down their little play structure. The people who work here are extremely friendly and the price for all of this is Free 99. 4) They host field trips and birthday parties that are fun and informative for kids and adults alike. My three year old STILL talks about the frog who peed on the floor last year at her class presentation. We are so lucky to have a gem like this in our area.

Was here over the weekend for a fairy festival put on by the Reston Association. Parking was a…read morelittle awkward along the street but that was because they used the nature center parking lot for fun stations for the kids. My daughter enjoyed the bubbles and ribbons. I saw older kids appreciated the pine cone fairy crafting and wand making. After checking in we made our way along the walking trail through the woods to the pavilion where the fairy queen read a cute story while the kiddos enjoyed lemonade and snacks. The fairies and fairy houses along the way were adorable! Would love to come back and check out the visitors center when it isn't as crowded. I saw there was a lot of educational material about animals and plants.

One of the nicest places to enjoy and learn about the local natural resources, flora and fauna,…read morewhich Reston has to offer. Extraordinary place to walk or hike the trails with your family or pets, plus it's a birding hotspot so that means great wildlife observing conditions. The location and their facilities are excellent for so many reasons. Thanks WNC!

It's bigger than you think. 18 miles for the car tour and a ton more hiking paths. It was also…read morehillier than I thought. Once you're there you'll understand how prominent Henry and Matthews's hills are. Well worth the visit.

The walk and drive through history is easy at this national park and it's well worth a visit. If…read moreyou go in the warmer months use insect repellent. I picked up a tick during my mid March visit when I walked all the unfinished rail line. This is a no-fee park so if you're looking for something interesting and free, this is it.

Where else can you pull up, park and walk for two minutes to see spectacular, huge, majestic…read morewaterfalls!? Let me know because this place is worth a visit or two. Be careful walking to the overlooks, especially #1, because the rocky ground is definitely not flat. I can barely navigate it and I'm sure others will struggle as much or even more. Take your time and avoid a sprained ankle or worse! The is also a lot of history here if you look for it. The rangers at the visitor center are full of knowledge and are quite willing to explain. The flood marker shows the flood of 1972 when the water level was 85ft above the river! 85 feet!? I was a young kid visiting Washington DC in 1972 and the flood there was massive as well. There was a one mile long canal built on this side of the river, which was eventually overcome by a superior canal built on the other of the river, which was overcome by the invention of the railroad. Now it's trucks. Soon it will be self driving trucks. Goods have to flow and technology keeps advancing... what's next? Life is good with a nice visit to a unique national park. The first time, I walked here from a mile or more upstream. I met and walked with three Catholic priests who subsequently blessed me after our conversations and upon reaching our destination. The second time, I was with my nephew who is hiking the Appalachian Trail! I feel blessed, lucky and alive.

Great Falls Park is an excellent outdoors experience for enthusiasts and those simply wanting to…read moreget away to enjoy the outdoors. The trails, campgrounds, and overlooks are beautiful. I recommend downloading the app so that you can find activities and download park maps ahead of time since cell service is spotty in the park; so plan accordingly. Entry fees are very reasonable. Price is $10/individual for those arriving on foot and $20/car for individuals traveling in non-commercial cars. There is also a specific price for motorcycles, large groups, and high-occupancy commercial vehicles. There are accessible parking and ramps available. Become familiar with the ways in which to contact emergency personnel on site. Also, if not bringing your own food, know where the visitor centers are which is where you'll be able to purchase food and use the restroom. There are rules to abide by here, so you'll need to understand what those are. Enjoy yourself, but please be careful near shore areas and white water. Also, feeding the wildlife, unleashed pets, and wood fires are prohibited. Otherwise, enjoy this beautiful and tranquil park.

What an amazing place to explore!! It was great to see farm animals and a peacock around this farm!…read moreIt is beautifully maintained and has artifacts of old farming equipment with the history posted. There are pigs, goats, cows, chickens, roosters, and a magnificent peacock!! Definitely a must see for kids and adults alike! Highly recommend this gem!!

Frying Pan Park is the cutest farm in northern Virginia! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sheep,…read moregoats, pigs, chicken, turkeys, peacocks, cows and horses while they went about their morning. My child particularly enjoyed riding the four tractors (a great photo opp). There's plenty of free parking and bathrooms available. There isn't much shade, so bring a hat, sunscreen and water bottle.

Great spot to see the bluebells! Went today and a couple had started blooming already. I parked…read morenear the visitors center (which has clean bathrooms!) and hiked along the Potomac Heritage Trail walking with the river on my right. Even on a rainy day, the trail was lovely and so close to the water in spots. It's a less trafficked trail and has many stopping points to sit on a bench, hang out near the water or just keep hiking. The bluebells were abundant! Looking forward to going back in a week or 2 when they are in full bloom!

Great park with plenty of activities happening throughout the week! Lots of trails heading in north…read moredirections along the river- we walked about one mile from the visitors center and reached the Potomac dam which has great views. The trails were well taken care of. I arrived around 9am and there was plenty of parking and not too many other people on the trail

I recently sought assistance in planning a trip to France. Jan (Reston Office) assisted me. She…read moredisplayed a courteous and reassuring manner, but I was disappointed in her efforts to assist me. Apparently, the office relies on outside "supplers" to plan the trips. None of the suppliers were capable of developing a plan that met my needs, even though I provided a detailed itinerary and did not request any local tours as I intended to rent a car for touring. I just needed assistance in arranging 4 or 5 hotel reservations. They provided incomplete plans that greatly exceeded my budget, even though I was assured that it was feasible. The back and forth extended over a period of several weeks with great difficulty in contacting Jan either via email or phone. This firm apparently relies on outside suppliers to do all the planning with minimal staff intervention. Communications are extremely poor. Try to avoid this company for help in planning a trip, even a very basic one.

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