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Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Gladys Noon Spellman sign on the Baltimore Washington Parkway

The parkway is dedicated for Gladys Noon Spellman

Photo: NPS Photo

About

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.

Activities

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Directions

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C

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Weather

The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions. Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34?).

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