Dyke Marsh, Alexandria

Name: Dyke Marsh
Address: Alexandria, United States

#50 among attractions in Alexandria

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Dyke Marsh is a freshwater wetland and wildlife preserve located on the west bank of the Potomac River south of Alexandria, Virginia between Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon. Dyke Marsh consists of about 380 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. It formed 5,000 to 7,000 years ago. With a total size of 485 acres, Dyke Marsh is one of the largest remaining pieces of freshwater tidal wetlands left in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The marsh is managed by the National Park Service as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Dyke Marsh contains a wide array of plant and animal life. "Haul Road" is a trail that leads visitors into the marsh. It is frequented by area birdwatchers. Dyke Marsh is located off the George Washington Memorial Parkway at the Belle Haven Marina exit. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°46'0"N, 77°2'56"W

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Dyke Marsh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Capital Wheel, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, The Awakening Sculpture, Jones Point Light.

2.1 miNE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
The Capital Wheel, National Harbor
53 min walk • Rising gracefully above the waterfront of National Harbor, The Capital Wheel is a modern marvel that offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River, along with the surrounding Prince George's County, Maryland. This towering Ferris wheel stands as a majestic fixture in...
2 miN
Bridge
Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Alexandria
50 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
2.1 miNE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
The Awakening Sculpture, National Harbor
55 min walk • The Awakening is a 72-foot statue by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. that depicts a giant embedded in the earth, struggling to free himself. It is located at National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, just outside the District of Columbia.
1.7 miN
Lighthouse, View point, Vernacular architecture
Jones Point Light, Alexandria
44 min walk • The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855. It is a small, one-story house with a lantern on top and served primarily as a warning light for naval ships approaching the Washington Navy Yard.
1.8 miN
Park
Jones Point, Alexandria
48 min walk • Jones Point is a geographic point on the Potomac River within the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The Jones Point Light and Jones Point Park are located at the point, which is immediately North of the confluence of Hunting Creek and the Potomac River.
1.7 miS
Botanical garden, Garden, Historical place
River Farm, Alexandria
44 min walk • River Farm, currently home to the American Horticultural Society headquarters, is a landscape located at 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, Virginia.
2.4 miN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
62 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
2.2 miNW
Area
Huntington station, Alexandria
57 min walk • Huntington is an island-platformed Washington Metro station in the Huntington area of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The station was opened on December 17, 1983, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
1.9 miN
Historical place, Cemetery
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, Alexandria
49 min walk • The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery at 1001 S. Washington St. in Alexandria, Virginia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 2012.
2.2 miNE
Children's museum, Museum
National Children's Museum, National Harbor
56 min walk • The National Children’s Museum is a children's museum and science center in downtown Washington, D.C. It is intended to serve children up to age 12 and their families through interactive exhibits exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
2.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria
61 min walk • The Little Theatre of Alexandria is a community theatre located at 600 Wolfe Street in Alexandria, Virginia. It was founded by Mary Lindsey in 1934 and was originally known as the Peacock Players. It has since staged more than 350 productions.