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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesVirginiaWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

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Performing Arts Center·Cultural, Scenic, Spacious, Relaxed
Everyone is ready to kickoff the Filene Center season.
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Catherine Filene Shouse donated her land to the National Park Service, which Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts was established.
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Junior Ranger Days occur throughout the summer.
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In 2012, park staff and volunteers planted 42 species of native grasses and wildflowers here to create a habitat that now supports over 40 kinds of bees and 25 types of butterflies.
Photo by from Nps
There are opportunities year-round to hike and enjoy the outdoors, picnic and participate in ranger programs or walks.
Photo by from Nps
Everyone is ready to kickoff the Filene Center season.
Photo by from Nps
Catherine Filene Shouse donated her land to the National Park Service, which Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts was established.
Photo by from Nps
Junior Ranger Days occur throughout the summer.
Photo by from Nps
In 2012, park staff and volunteers planted 42 species of native grasses and wildflowers here to create a habitat that now supports over 40 kinds of bees and 25 types of butterflies.
Photo by from Nps
There are opportunities year-round to hike and enjoy the outdoors, picnic and participate in ranger programs or walks.
Photo by from Nps
Most of the activities in the park during the summer are centered around performances at the Filene Center and Theatre-in-the-Woods.
Photo by from Nps

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a one-of-a-kind destination in Virginia that seamlessly merges high-caliber cultural events with natural beauty. As the nation's only National Park focused on the performing arts, it hosts a diverse summer season from May through September, featuring everything from jazz and opera to modern musicals. Visitors can enjoy performances in a stunning outdoor setting or explore the park's scenic nature trails, which remain open throughout the year. Whether you're visiting for a high-energy show or a quiet walk in the woods, the park provides a versatile and enriching experience for all.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a one-of-a-kind destination in Virginia that seamlessly merges high-caliber cultural events with natural beauty. As the nation's only National Park focused on the performing arts, it hosts a diverse summer season from May through September, featuring everything from jazz and opera to modern musicals. Visitors can enjoy performances in a stunning outdoor setting or explore the park's scenic nature trails, which remain open throughout the year. Whether you're visiting for a high-energy show or a quiet walk in the woods, the park provides a versatile and enriching experience for all.

Address
1551 Trap Road
Websitenps.gov
Phone7032551800

Highlights

  • The only U.S. National Park dedicated to the performing arts.

  • Diverse summer concert season featuring jazz, opera, and musicals.

  • Well-maintained nature trails open for year-round exploration.

  • Stunning open-air amphitheater setting.

Best For

Outdoor concert enthusiasts and nature lovers looking for a unique cultural experience.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$150 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch, Dinner

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Special Occasion, Groups, Family, Tourists

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Location

Virginia, United States
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