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🌱 How a George Washington road trip brings history to Great Falls Park

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• Follow in the footsteps of George Washington on this northern Virginia road trip (atlantamagazine.com) — A regional George Washington-themed road trip specifically brings travelers to Great Falls Park on the Potomac, highlighting the falls and remnants of Washington’s canal project. From there, the route continues through Alexandria to Mount Vernon, with stops at historic taverns, museums, churches, and memorials that trace Washington’s life and legacy across Northern Virginia.
   

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