1-2 DaysFee applies
Red Line - DC Metro
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Embrace the outdoors, explore interactive exhbits and stand where history happened by taking the Red Line to visit some of DC's National Park Sites. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
Embrace the outdoors, explore interactive exhbits and stand where history happened by taking the Red Line to visit some of DC's National Park Sites. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
Tags
Self-Guided Tours - WalkingArchitecture and BuildingPresidentsCivil RightsTragic EventsAssassinationsMurdersMetro Accesswhite houseRed LineDCMetro AccessiblePresident Abraham LincolnROCRRock Creek
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Details
Duration
1-2 Days
Fees
Rock Creek Park, Ford's Theatre and the White House Visitor Center are all free and open to the public. For information about metro fares visit Metro's Fares page.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Service Animals Service animals are allowed in national parks. For a definition of a service animal, please see the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) definition. Facilities For information about individual park facilities, please visit park websites. Accessibility information is located under the Plan Your Visit tab. Programs Assistive listening devices, or large print brochures may be available by request or with advance notice. For information about individual park programs, please visit park websites. Accessibility information is located under the Plan Your Visit tab.
Pets
Yes — Pets are excluded from most memorials and NPS and public buildings. Pets are welcome on the National Mall but must be kept on leashes, no more than 6 feet in length at all times. For parks outside of the mall, please visit indiviudal park websites to see if pets are allowed. Pets may not be unattended or tied to an object. Visitors with pets must pick up all pet waste and dispose of it in a trash receptacle. Service animals are allowed at all National Park Service sites.
Reservations
No
Location
Friendship Heights - Metro Center