A boardwalk across a fragile ecosystem ends at two spectator decks overlooking the falls. The still canal waters are teeming with frogs, turtles, lizards and other aquatic life, and kids can be intrigued for hours.
Fishing is permitted, under D.C. and Maryland regulations.
There's wheelchair access to the Georgetown boat only, though there is full access to the museum. Then take a left on MacArthur Blvd. and follow signs to the park entrance. Check out what there is to do in Great Falls, Virginia with kids. 2001CitySearch Inc. All rights reserved. Perly Inc. The textual, graphic, audio, and audiovisual material in this site is protected by United States copyright law and international treaties.