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Particularly Special Place
Description
As the only planetarium administered by the National Park Service, this is a unique highlight of Rock Creek Park. Here you and the kids can view traditional "night sky" astronomy programs as well as shows related to local history, including one about how slaves used constellations as guides to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
For more information and to see the current program schedule, visit the park's website.
Difficulty: On the Road
Gem Type: Family Attraction
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Nearby Trails
1.6
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2.6
km
Billy Goat Trail Section A
Intermediate/Difficult
Potomac, MD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Potomac, MD |
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50
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3.3
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5.3
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Great Falls Park - South Loop
Intermediate
Great Falls, VA
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Intermediate
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Great Falls, VA |
Unknown
Update
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46
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3.5
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5.7
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Berma Road to Billy Goat Trail Section A
Intermediate/Difficult
Potomac, MD
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Potomac, MD |
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30
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8.8
mi
14.2
km
Rock Creek Park Loop: Western Ridge to Valley Trails
Intermediate
Washington, DC
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Intermediate
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Washington, DC |
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35
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1.3
mi
2.1
km
River Trail
Intermediate
Great Falls, VA
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Intermediate
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Great Falls, VA |
Unknown
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21
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1.6
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2.6
km
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Loop
Easy
Potomac, MD
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Easy
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Potomac, MD |
Unknown
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6
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191.9
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308.8
km
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath
Easy
Washington, DC
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Easy
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Washington, DC |
Unknown
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15
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4.1
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6.6
km
Paint Branch Trail
Easy
Beltsville, MD
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Easy
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Beltsville, MD |
Unknown
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4
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3.5
mi
5.7
km
Lake Bernard Frank Loop
Intermediate
Rossmoor, MD
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Intermediate
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Rossmoor, MD |
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19
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46.3
mi
74.5
km
W&OD Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Baileys Crossroads, VA
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Easy/Intermediate
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Baileys Crossroads, VA |
Unknown
Update
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15
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