Great Falls (Virginia)
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Great Falls in Virginia, within the United States of America. It's a city though the overwhelming majority of it is residential. Nearly all the businesses are in the downtown, so unless you plan on visiting some of the houses, it's a town for practical purposes.
Understand
For those who want to experience the best of nature in the Washington, DC area, Great Falls Park, including its massive waterfall, is a must-see.
Get in
Public transport
There is no direct public transportation to Great Falls. However, it is 5.5 miles from the Tysons Corner metro station on the Silver Line of the Washington DC metro system. A taxi from the metro station costs approximately $15.See
In Great Falls Park, there are several viewing platforms that provide vantage points overlooking the falls.
Do
Parks
Popular activities in the parks include hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, disc golf, and hunting.Great Falls ParkGreat regional park, hailed as Northern Virginia's backyard and very popular for picnics and barbecues. Common activities include hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. There can be lines into the park on weekends, especially on holidays like Fathers' Day and Labor Day, so plan ahead. The park has several marked trails, including the very popular Billy Goat Trail.
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address: 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA 22066Did you get turned away from Great Falls Park on an overcrowded weekend, and need an alternative location for your Fathers' Day barbecue? Head straight to Riverbend Park, Great Falls' best-kept secret, just up the river. Picnics, barbecues, hiking by the Potomac.
Seneca Creek State ParkA must less crowded option compared to Great Falls Park. Walk for miles in the undeveloped forested hills along the Potomac.
Eat
Budget
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phone: +1 703 759-2759address: 760 Walker Road
Mid-range
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address: 760 Walker RdA Great Falls classic. It's been expanding its menu and you can find all manner of cuisines here, but still the Brogue stays true to Irish roots and its atmosphere as a crowded, noisy pub. There's also a homey dining room in the annex.
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phone: +1 703 759-7788address: 9861 Georgetown Pike
Splurge
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phone: +1 703 759-3800address: 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066A high-end French restaurant. Dress code.
Drink
Visit the Old Brogue for a frosty pint of Guinness.
Stay safe
An average of 7 drownings per year occur in Great Falls Park, most of them alcohol-related. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is illegal within the park.