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Gravelly Point Park

3933 N. Vacation lane, Arlington, Virginia 22202 USA

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Free

Free to Visit

Open Now

Wed 12a-11:59p

Independent
Outdoor
Seating

“ideal for Aircraft Spotters”

Gravelly Point is an area within the National Park Service's George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. It is located on the west side of the Potomac River, north of Roaches Run and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The paved Mount Vernon Trail travels through the area. A couple at Gravelly Point watching an airplane approach Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from the north. Airplane passing over Gravelly Point while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from the north. Aircraft spotters and others use the area to see planes landing at the nearby airport. The area also has a boat launch.

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Lesli Peterson

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July 20, 2022

Rated 5.0

Watching airplanes is a pastime in Virginia. You are missing out if you’ve never spent time gazing up as the flights take off. My favorite time to visit Gravelly Point was around sunset, when the lights from the planes added to the glitter of the just-appearing stars.

Gravelly Point sits along the Potomac, making it a popular spot for picnicking and plane-spotting. There are ample grassy areas for a picnic, you can play a game of frisbee, or catch some sun while watching the planes. There’s also a boat ramp, in case you feel like floating along the river while you’re at it.

We think a trip here is one of the best things to do in Alexandria, VA!

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