Olmsted Island, Great Falls

Name: Olmsted Island
Address: Great Falls, United States

#4 among attractions in Great Falls

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Olmsted Island is a small island in the middle of the Potomac River in the U.S. state of Maryland, near Great Falls which is a part of C & O Canal National Historical Park, located across the river from Great Falls Park. It is a part of Potomac, Maryland. ()

Coordinates: 38°59'54"N, 77°15'0"W

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PotomacGreat Falls United States

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Olmsted Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Falls, Billy Goat Trail, Great Falls Park, Mather Gorge.

~850 ftW
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
Great Falls, McLean
5 min walk • Great Falls Park is a natural treasure located in the city of McLean, Virginia, and is an integral part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This majestic waterfall on the Potomac River is a sight to behold and offers visitors a spectacular display of nature's...
0.4 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Billy Goat Trail, Great Falls
10 min walk • The Billy Goat Trail is a 4.7-mile hiking trail that follows a path between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park near the Great Falls in Montgomery County, Maryland.
0.7 miS
Park
Great Falls Park, Great Falls
19 min walk • Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River in northern Fairfax County, the park is a disconnected but integral part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
0.7 miS
Natural attraction, Canyon
Mather Gorge
19 min walk • Mather Gorge is a river gorge south and just downriver of Great Falls in the state of Maryland bordering Virginia. The Maryland land side of the gorge is Bear Island, part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, and the Virginia side is part of Great Falls Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Olmsted Island?

Nearby attractions include Great Falls, McLean (5 min walk), Great Falls Park, Great Falls (19 min walk).