Destinations · Virginia
Great Falls
VA · 38.9981, -77.2883
From Great Falls, Virginia, Byway's registries place 9 scenic byways within 30 miles.
Understand
For those who want to experience the best of nature in the Washington area, Great Falls Park, including its waterfall, is a must-see.
Day-trip loops
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Within reach
Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.
Scenic byways
- Old Georgetown Pike · inside
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Byway · 2 mi
- George Washington Memorial Parkway · 6 mi · national
- Antietam Campaign Byway · 14 mi
- Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway · 17 mi · national
- Booth's Escape · 20 mi
Lookouts
- Great Falls Overlook 1 · 2 mi
- Great Falls Overlook 2 · 2 mi
- Great Falls Overlook 3 · 2 mi
- Great Falls Overlook · 2 mi
Named places
- Great Falls · 2 mi
- Colvin Run General Store · 2 mi
- Blacksmith Shop · 2 mi
- Colvin Run Mill House · 2 mi
- Colvin Run Mill · 2 mi
- Lock 19 · 2 mi
- Lock 18 · 2 mi
- Lock 20 · 2 mi
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