Mount Vernon

Common questions about Mount Vernon

• Where is Mount Vernon?

  Mount Vernon is at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121, Virginia.

• What are the hours at Mount Vernon?

  Typical hours: Daily 9am-5pm (Apr-Oct); 10am-4pm (Nov-Mar). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Mount Vernon like to visit on a family road trip?

  George Washington's home from 1754 until his death, perched 200 feet above the Potomac. The mansion tour, the working farm, the slave memorial, and the museum all sit on the 500-acre estate. Plan three hours minimum. Mansion timed tickets sell out on weekends — buy online a few days ahead. Easy 15-minute detour from I-95 south of DC via the GW Parkway. The site doesn't soft-pedal the role of enslaved labor; the dedicated memorial and exhibits are worth your time.

• Is Mount Vernon family-friendly?

  Yes — Mount Vernon earns a 4/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at Mount Vernon?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Mount Vernon, depending on kid stamina and weather.