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1. Mount Vernon
You can't leave northern Virginia without visiting George and Martha Washington's magnificent home overlooking the Potomac River. Indeed, Mount...
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2. Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House
On a hill overlooking the Potomac River valley (but not the river), Woodlawn Plantation was a 2,000-acre section of Mount Vernon, of which some...
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3. Gunston Hall
Although he shunned public office and thus is not well known outside Virginia, George Mason (1725-92) was one of the most liberal and creative...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Mount Vernon. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
