Mount Vernon (Virginia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
About Mount Vernon (Virginia)
The Washington family acquired the land, then known as Little Hunting Creek Plantation, in the late 17th century. When Washington's elder half-brother inherited the land, he named it Mount Vernon in honor of Edward Vernon, a hero of the War of Jenkins's Ear and his commanding officer in the navy. Washington inherited the land in 1754 and had the manor house built up in phases from 1758 to 1778. In the mid-19th century, the Washington family sold it to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, who have since maintained it and the grounds for the benefit of the public.
Top Attractions in Mount Vernon (Virginia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Mount Vernon (Virginia):
- ★Bike and Boat
- ★Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Educational Center
- ★George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site
- ★George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
- ★George Washington's Whiskey Distillery and Gristmill
- ★Slave Memorial and Burial Ground
- ★The Mansion Tour
- ★Washington's Tomb
Where to Eat in Mount Vernon (Virginia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
Where to Stay in Mount Vernon (Virginia)
- 🏨SpringHill Suites Alexandria
Mount Vernon (Virginia) Travel Guide Sections
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