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    George Washington's Mount Vernon

    4.4 (675 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    DeJia L.

    It's beautiful but I have extremely mixed feelings since I am a descendant of America's slaves. I'm glad work has been done to preserve the memories of the slaves who lived on Mount Vernon.

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    Liliana M.

    Absolutely gorgeous place. In order to get here from DC, you can take the yellow line to the Huntington station. Exit at the lower level of the station and catch the Fairfax Connector Bus #101 (I'll add a picture). You can pay with cash (around $2.50 I think) or with a Smartrip card. It seems like the buses are every 30 minutes. The staff at Mount Vernon is very friendly, especially at the souvenir shop. Please note, Washington's home is currently being renovated so you can only access a few rooms on a tour, but there is still so much to see. I will definitely come back in the future when the house is ready and to do some of the other tours.

    Eimy B.

    Lovely experience! Great for all ages. Super friendly and helpful staff. I can't wait to come again!

    Diana D.

    Mount Vernon was hands down my favorite part of our D.C. trip. The estate is breathtaking, and even though the house was under renovation, you could still appreciate all of the incredible details. The staff and volunteers are so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the history here. There's so much to learn and reflect on throughout the property. We took the enslaved tour, and it was powerful--it really highlights the huge role enslaved people played in building our nation. An absolute must-visit if you're in the area!

    Chris C.

    Our candlelight tour of Moint Vernon was an interesting way to enjoy the home and grounds of George Washington. A short 20 minute drive south of DC, with plenty of parking. The tour was about 30 minutes with (Gary) our tour guide, stopping at points of interest and ending at the mansion, where period appropriate actions gave short but informative narration of the kitchen, study, bedroom and ending in the main dining room with (Martha Washington) giving the final presentation before exiting the building and walking down the trail back to the visitors center. Each time I return, I learn more.

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    Lucille T.

    This was our last tourist attraction visit while in the DC area, and it was spectacular. We found parking fairly easily and then made our way to the estate. We were able to tour most of it, but some of the buildings were under renovation. We did get to see some of the main house and walk through the rooms. For two history buffs, this was pure joy. There were volunteers to answer our questions and guide us across the huge estate. We did do a lot of walking to see just about everything and the gorgeous weather during our visit was a huge bonus. There is a tram to take tourists around if you prefer not to do a lot of walking. We found the area where they think the slave's graves are to be the most interesting and unexpected part of our visit. The tour also includes the burial site of George and Martha Washington. This is definitely an all-day to do right kind of place. The views along the Potomac River are breathtaking. And don't miss the huge shopping area known as the Shops at Mount Vernon.

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    Karyn P.

    Great experience...The person in the gift shop overheard what kind of gifts I was looking for... He fulfilled all my items... !!! He gets 10 stars!!! BTW...The clerk's name is "John"!!!! So very helpful!!!

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    Amanda C.

    Beautiful place! I remember going as a kid and thinking it was really cool and then went back as an adult and it was just as cool! So much history and information. The audio tours are great, as well as the tour guides. One part was closed of the house so we didn't get to see much inside the main mansion, but were able to do a guided virtual tour of that area. The grounds are beautiful and we have fun walking through the gardens. The gift shops and all the building are well maintained and very nice! We had a wonderful gluten free pizza here. It was $12 for a larger personal size pizza with 4 large slices. Very tasty - lots of cheese and pepperoni. I talked with the manager and he said they would make it with fresh spoons, etc, so as to ensure no cross contamination and seemed very confident that he was able to keep us safe! They weren't making any other pizzas at the time anyways, but always make sure and ask! The first person I talked to said "no, there would be cross contamination" but didn't know, so he went to get the manager who was very knowledgeable. Great place for celiacs who need a snack after a long day touring the grounds. They had a few other GF options too.

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    Olga M.

    Enjoyed our visit to Mt. Vernon home of George Washington. The estate is on approximately 8000 acres of land overlooking the Potomac River in Virginia. The views are amazing!! If you go on their website, www.mountvernon.org, you can see their events calendar. You can also purchase tickets to visit George Washington 's mansion and other museums within the compound. There are farm animals for kids to enjoy. The estate has a food truck along with a sit down restaurant and hotel. Mt. Vernon is a must visit be sure to wear comfortable shoes to walk in the compound's beautiful trails. Happy Yelping :)

    Matthew F.

    Most people may just do a house tour. But if that's all you're doing, you're missing out on a lot. The grounds are amazing and they have great historic interpreters. While I've visited several times, this was the first time I ever visited GW's tomb. While there, I also discovered the burial ground for the plantation's enslaved population. Be careful about going on weekends; it will be CROWDED. But even weekdays aren't a guarantee, since I was just barely ahead of a school trip. Ask lots of questions and enjoy.

    Hunter S.

    READ THIS FIRST! THE MAIN MOUNT VERNON MANSION IS ABOUT TO UNDERGO A PROLONGED RENOVATION FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES. IN NOVEMBER, THE WHOLE MANSION MINUS ONE ROOM WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 2026, SO GO WHILE YOU CAN! As a history nerd, I've been wanting to go to Mount Vernon for years. I took the opportunity while visiting DC . . . it's about 17 miles by lyft/uber/car, but takes 35-50 minutes depending on traffic. This is a sprawling property, surrounded by beautiful forest and many nature trails. There are also shops and a restaurant nearby. You could make a whole day of it! I wish I had been able to have the whole day here . . . if it were a little cooler. But on an 85 degree day . . . I could only do so much! You start at the education center and small museum. There are interpretive actors at various spots to educate you about life on the plantation . . . whether it be sewing, blacksmithing, and there's even a great spot where you can learn about the Hog Island sheep that live there (very cool, as it's a breed native to Virginia that has been there since the 1600s). You can see multiple buildings, including the quarters of the enslaved, the salt shed, the ice house, etc. You can see Washington's old tomb as well as his family tomb/final resting place. You can purchase a grounds pass and enjoy the whole place (minus the home tour) for 24 dollars. The mansion tour only adds 2 dollars. You can also take a Potomac river cruise for 7-11 dollars. The house tour itself is worthwhile because when else will you see the home of the first president? For example, the pine that makes the house, there are parts that are over 90% original to Washington. The staff are kind and funny and helpful. That being said, they do herd people through the mansion in hordes, like cattle. It's very quick . . . maybe 20 minutes . . . churning through constantly. But again, the house tour is worthwhile at least once. The real gem here is the expansive grounds, beautiful surroundings . . . There are also gardens . . . and events! They often have events with music and wines, whiskey tastings, Washington's distillery tours, book talks, history classes, festivals, and more. I would love to visit here again and maybe even have a short vacation in just this area only.

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    Valentina D.

    I've been here a few times and seen most of the sights. If you only go once, you have to walk through the house/mansion, but get ready for a long wait in proportion to the amount of time you spend in the mansion. In my opinion, another highlight of visiting Mt. Vernon is seeing the slave quarters. This gave my kids more appreciation of how good they've got it. My latest visit was on Presidents Day so I had the pleasure of meeting General Washington himself. You wait in line outdoors for 5-10 minutes with George Washington and 20 other people, where he'll answer your questions and take pictures at the end. He was super authentic - only taking questions from people who raised hands, pretending to not know about things from beyond his time (like political parties), and being very formal. He's even 6'1" like the real George (or General Washington as he asks to be called). I heard they fly him in from California because he's so good! Honestly, I wish I had just lined up outside his room and rotated in over and over again so I could hear all the different questions people ask him - he was my favorite part of Mt. Vernon! Another bonus of visiting on Presidents Day is that they have a military demonstration with smoke and cannons (not to mention it's free on Presidents Day)!

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    Ivy R.

    It was my first time visiting President George Washington's Mount Vernon. The main building was under construction but some parts of the house were open to the public to see/tour. It was a learning experience to know more about George Washington's hobbies and things he likes doing within the corners of his state. Well, the place was huge and I felt one day was not enough for us to walk around. I believe next year GWMV will have a big celebration commemorating the 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. I hope to visit again next year!

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