Here are some tips and information for those wishing to visit us on one of our special event days where heavy crowds are expected: President's Day, Revolutionary War Weekend, and the 4th of July.
Transportation Tips and Recommendations
- Consider using ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft to make your way to Mount Vernon
- The Fairfax County Bus Connector #101 is a 20-minute ride from the Huntington Avenue metro station. Learn more about public transportation options
- Consider parking in our overflow parking location. We offer free shuttle service between this lot and Mount Vernon. See the list below
- Please respect our neighbors' properties - park only in designated areas
- For your own safety, there is absolutely no parking along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Overflow Parking Location
NOTE: Overflow parking is available only on President's Day, Revolutionary War Weekend, and July 4th.
Shuttle service available starting at 10am, only on select dates
Mount Vernon High School
8515 Old Mount Vernon Road
Alexandria, VA 22309
Directions to Mount Vernon High School 22309
Regular Parking
For information on regular on-site parking, please see our Hours & Directions page.
Parking & Directions
Get directions to Mount Vernon and learn about parking and transportation options.
Visiting Mount Vernon
Estate Map
Our interactive map will guide you to all the great sites you can visit at George Washington's Mount Vernon.