George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
George Washington's riverside estate on the Potomac, where you can tour his mansion, tomb, farm and gardens to learn about the daily life of the nation's first president.
The estate covers about 200 hectares. The main house can be entered on a guided tour, and its second floor holds the bedroom where Washington died. Other sites include the tomb of Washington and his wife, the slave quarters and memorial site, a 16-sided barn, and a distillery open April to October, along with a museum and education center with 25 galleries. Admission is about $30, and buying on the official website is slightly cheaper. It is about 13 km south of Alexandria. You can drive, take a river cruise, or bike along the George Washington Memorial Parkway's bike path.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (open year-round)
Nearby sights
- Old Town Alexandria
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- The Wharf
- Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
- National Mall & Lincoln Memorial
- International Spy Museum