What's The Palisades like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than The Palisades. Nature lovers can visit Potomac River and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. There's plenty more to see, including Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Batttery Kemble Trailhead.
How to get to The Palisades
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from The Palisades
- College Park, MD (CGS), 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from The Palisades
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from The Palisades
Things to see and do in and around The Palisades
What to see in The Palisades
- Potomac River
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park
- Abner Cloud House
- Washington Aqueduct Castle Gatehouse
Things to do near The Palisades:
- Smithsonian Institution (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)
- Washington Harbour (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Smithsonian's National Zoo (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Ballston Quarter (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)