Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Washington, D.C.

Each year, millions of people traverse the National Mall, a landscaped park in Washington, D.C. where iconic monuments and museums reside.

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Alexandria, Virginia: A Colonial City

George Washington’s hometown dates back to 1749 and retains its colonial charm today. Just minutes from Mount Vernon, visitors can dine in a colonial tavern where George Washington celebrated his birthday and step inside an apothecary once patronized by the Washingtons.

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Home of Presidents

Several U.S. presidents hailed from Virginia and their estates are open to the public.

Visit the homes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and others. While Mount Vernon is D.C.’s nearest neighbor, other presidential homes are an easy day trip from the capital.

Discover Virginia’s Presidential Homes

Explore George Washington’s Virginia

Experience colonial Virginia as you discover the many sites that George Washington knew so well. Our guide takes you across the state, from George Washington’s office in Winchester, VA to the Yorktown Battlefield in coastal Virginia.

Read our guide to George Washington’s Virginia

Where to Stay

We encourage you to stay at one of these hotels that support Mount Vernon’s mission to preserve George Washington’s legacy.

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Transportation

Washington, D.C. offers transportation options that serve the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia.

Bus service
Metro rail (subway)
Water taxi
River cruise

Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, also operate here.

Visit our directions page for information about accessing Mount Vernon.

George Washington's Estate

Plan Your Visit

Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.

For more information about things to do in Virginia, visit Virginia.org, the official tourism website for the state of Virginia. You’ll find an overview of each region in Virginia, as well as information about cultural attractions, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”

Washington, D.C. Metro Area

The Washington, D.C. metro area includes not only the nation’s capital but parts of Virginia and Maryland.

Washington, D.C.

Alexandria, Virginia: A Colonial City

Home of Presidents

Explore George Washington’s Virginia

Where to Stay

Transportation

George Washington's Estate

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