What's The Palisades Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider 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 Washington 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:
- Washington Harbour (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton (2.8 mi/4.5 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 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)