About this city
Mount Vernon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southeastern Fairfax County, Virginia, situated predominantly on the banks of the expansive Potomac River. The area is completely built around and named after the historical estate of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Characterized by protected parklands, scenic colonial parkways, and dense premium suburban neighborhoods, Mount Vernon functions as a paramount living history shrine and an upscale residential extension of the D.C. metro region.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the grand colonial mansion and sweeping gardens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, explore the fully functioning George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, and cycle along the scenic Mount Vernon Trail.
