What's Palisades Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, consider Palisades. Take time to see the sights like Dr. Franklin E. Kameny Residence while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo.
How to Get to Palisades
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Palisades
- College Park, MD (CGS), 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Palisades
- Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Palisades
Things to See and Do in and around Palisades
Things to See near Palisades:
- Dr. Franklin E. Kameny Residence (0.1 mi/0.2 km away)
- White House (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)
- Arlington National Cemetery (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Capital One Arena (5 mi/8 km away)
Things to Do near Palisades:
- Smithsonian's National Zoo (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Chevy Chase Pavilion Shopping Center (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Shops at Wisconsin Place (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens (2.9 mi/4.7 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)