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Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac

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The Memorial is located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, a Potomac River island in Washington, D.C. The grove consists of two parts. The first area, commemorative in nature, is a granite monolith surrounded by a serpentine pattern of walks and trails. The second area is a grass meadow and provides a tranquil refuge for reflection and rejuvination of the spirit. The trails are shaded by a grove of hundreds of white pine and dogwood trees, and framed by azaleas and rhododendron.


Contact Information

George Washington Memorial Parkway
McLean, VA 22101
703-289-2553 - Visitor Information
703-289-2500 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
The Reagan National Airport is located directly off of the Parkway 2.5 miles South of the Memorial. The Parkway is also accessible by Baltimore Washington International Airport to the North and Dulles International Airport to the West.

By Car
The LBJ Memorial Grove is Located near the Pentagon and Arlington Memorial Cemetery. The George Washington Memorial Parkway provide direct access to the LBJ Grove parking areas. The LBJ Grove is accessable from all major travel routes from the South and West of Washington, including I-495, I-395, and I-66.

By Plane
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority provides local bus and rail (METRO) service to several points on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Please visit their website www.wmata.com for maps and locations.

Weather

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation. Recommend layers of clothing especially in Spring and Fall, and along the river.


Activities

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Recommended Activities
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove is an ideal location for picnics and gatherings. The Memorial has large open spaces, beautiful views of the Washington D.C. monuments and plenty of tables. Easy access to the 18-mile Mt. Vernon Trail makes the grove a popular staging area for bicyclist and in-line skaters.


 
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