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George Washington's Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon

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Standing on the banks of the Potomac River, George Washington's Mount Vernon was home to America's first president. This plantation house sits on land owned by the Washington family since the 17th century, and shows examples of Palladian-style architecture. The site includes a number of main buildings, including the mansion itself and surrounding annexes. You can visit rooms restored to replicate those used by George and Martha Washington. Don’t miss the Washingtons' tombs or the on-site museum dedicated to sharing their story. Plan to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon during your Mount Vernon vacation using our convenient Mount Vernon visit planner.
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  • Just spectacular! A must see experience to witness the life and legend of George Washington and all who were part of, and impacted by his life. 
    Just spectacular! A must see experience to witness the life and legend of George Washington and all who were part of, and impacted by his life.  more »
  • The highlight of the visit was the Enslaved People of MV tour, which was an eye-opener. The trip from Arlington to Mt. Vernon was straightforward by Lyft, about 27 mins for $25. The Mansion Tour I... 
    The highlight of the visit was the Enslaved People of MV tour, which was an eye-opener. The trip from Arlington to Mt. Vernon was straightforward by Lyft, about 27 mins for $25. The Mansion Tour I...  more »
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  • We visited George Washington's Mansion last weekend at Mount Vernon, VA. We had a great time. It's a must see and good for all ages. The mansion and location itself is well preserved and maintained. I love how the tour guides are knowledgeable about the historic place, they are friendly too and answers your questions well. Don't forget to stop by the museum too, they have a lot of interesting historic items that they use back in the days. And good information about The Washington. If ever you got hungry, they have a restaurant right before the entrance that you can also try, or the food court upon exiting the museum. They also have a souvenir shop upon exiting the museum. Overall, We had a great experience.
  • It was a great place to visit. As you walk around the grounds there are plenty of people who will share information about the place. We did the house tour with is $2 more per person and it was awesome. So much history and loads of walking. Easy to do with a stroller. We used the free shuttle to take us from the river back up to the house!

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