Mount Vernon Estate

Mount Vernon Estate 

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia along the shores of the Potomac River and is the most scenic tourist attraction in the Washington, DC area. The 500-acre estate of George Washington and his family includes a 14-room mansion that is beautifully restored and furnished with original objects dating back to the 1740's. Visitors can explore the mansion, the outbuildings (including the kitchen, slave quarters, smokehouse, coach house and stables), the gardens and the new museum and learn about the life of America's first president and his family.



In 2006, Mount Vernon opened its Ford Orientation Center & Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, featuring 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that reveal the fascinating story of George Washington's life. The museum features six permanent galleries and a changing exhibit including some objects shown at Mount Vernon for the first time. Additional amenities on the property include a food court, gift shop and book store and the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant.

 Getting to the Estate:

Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA. (703)780-2000. Mount Vernon is located along the Potomac River approximately 14 miles south of Washington DC. See a map and driving directions (Note: Many GPS devices do not give correct directions to Mount Vernon). Parking is free. Mount Vernon is not directly accessible by Metro. You can take Metro to Huntington Station and transfer to the Fairfax Connector bus #101 to Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is located along the 18-mile Mount Vernon trail. Bicyclists enjoy the scenic ride to the Estate and can find parking at various lots along the way. Bike racks are located near Mount Vernon's Main Gate. 
Hours:  April - August daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. – Oct. daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. – Feb. daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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