The Transportation Walk
An outdoor museum showcasing a collection of artifacts honoring the history of transportation in North America.

๐Ÿ“œ Outdoor museum of North American transportation artifacts, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation outreach.
๐Ÿ” Focuses on transportation evolution from Indigenous peoples to the present, located around the perimeter of the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters.

Why Go

๐Ÿšถ Explore artifacts, interpretive panels, plaques, and sidewalk pavers detailing transportation evolution.
๐Ÿšข See full-scale artifacts from ships, rail cars, and aircraft, including a 19th-century rail trolley and aircraft landing gears.
๐Ÿ†“ Enjoy a free, accessible outdoor exhibition.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Integrates with DoT architecture.
๐Ÿงบ Picnic tables are available for lunch crowds.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Parking can be problematic during the day and scarce when the Washington Nationals have a home game.

Tips

๐Ÿš‡ The Navy Yard Metro stop (Department of Transportation exit) offers the most direct access.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Many dining options nearby.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free admission.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Accessible at any time.

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