Audubon Naturalist Society/Woodend
City Parks & Gardens, Buildings & Monuments, Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Day Trip
Outdoors, Science, Architecture, Sports & Recreation
Notes: You're here for the great outdoors, but the house provides a place to relax, if you need to.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Audubon Naturalist Society/Woodend
Architecture, birds and nature
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8940 Jones Mill Road Chevy Chase, MD, MD 20815 |
+1 301 652 9188 Fax: +1 301 951 7179 |
Description
The prominent 19th-century architect John Russell Pope, responsible for many notable homes and memorials in Washington, also designed Woodend, the Georgian mansion that currently houses the Audubon Society. Visitors may tour the home, visit its extensive exhibit of North American birds and browse its well-stocked bookstore. Outside, explore the 40 acres of wooded grounds, including a pond, meadows and a well-marked nature trail. Call to get information on the special events and activities sponsored here. Environmental education programs are available for all ages.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Grounds: dawn-dusk M-Su House: 9a-5p M-FVisit Time: 30min-3hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Chevy Chase
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Bus
Notes: Two bike paths take you pretty close to Woodend: Rock Creek Park's bike path and the Capital Crescent Trail. Call for more info. Otherwise, a car is your best bet.
Parking Availability: Yes
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