Mount Vernon (Virginia)

Mount Vernon, (Virginia) - George Washington's Mansion, on his Mount Vernon estate

Mount Vernon is a neighborhood in Fairfax County, Virginia, situated on the Potomac River. It takes its name from the nation home and plantation of George Washington, the first president of the United States of America.

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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.

Travel as a Muslim to Mount Vernon (Virginia)

Mount Vernon is located 13 miles south of Washington, D.C.

By car

The Mount Vernon estate lies at the southern terminus of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, which follows the Potomac River from I-495 in Langley to the northwest. Along the way, it passes through parts of McLean (Virginia) | McLean, Arlington (Virginia) | Arlington, and Alexandria (Virginia) | Old Town Alexandria, including Reagan Washington National Airport. The parkway, itself a national park, is pleasantly scenic.

By public transportation

[https:// Fairfax Connector Bus 101 +1 703 339-7200 provides daily local service between Huntington (northside), the southern terminus of the Metro Yellow Line, and the Mount Vernon estate. Buses depart roughly every thirty minutes and the bus ride is about twenty-five minutes. SmarTrip or cash fare is $1.75.

By tour bus

Several tour companies operate bus tours from Washington to Mount Vernon.

• Gray Line +1-800-862-1400 offers tours of Mount Vernon bundled with tours of Old Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery, or Washington, D.C. daily except certain holidays (check website for details). Prices start at $55 adults, $30 children. Departs from Washington Union Station.
• [https://Mount-Vernon-Estate DC Trails +1-800-225-1106 offers a full-day package including a drive through Old Town Alexandria and self-guided activities at the estate. Prices start at $53 adults, $23 children.
• OnBoard Tours +1-301-839-5261 offers a package that includes guided walks through Arlington National Cemetery and the Mount Vernon estate. Prices start at $69.99 adults, $59.99 children.

How to travel around Mount Vernon (Virginia) on a bicycle ?

The fully paved, 18-mile-long Mount Vernon Trail follows the Potomac River from Theodore Roosevelt Island in Arlington all the way to the Mount Vernon estate. The trail is scenic, passing almost entirely through parkland, including the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. "Bike and Roll" tours are also available during the warm season, whereby you ride a rented bike from Alexandria to Mount Vernon, then return by boat. See "Bike and Roll" below under "Do."

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

While you cannot dock your own boat at Mount Vernon, several cruise companies offer Mount Vernon excursions.

• Spirit Cruises], daily departure from the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C.
• Potomac Riverboat Company, departures from Old Town Alexandria and from National Harbor in Maryland.

How to get around in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

The Mount Vernon estate is compact, but beyond the manor house, there are some steep hills. Private motor vehicles are not allowed on the grounds, but a half-hourly shuttle service connects the Education Center near the entrance, the Pioneer Farm, and the Wharf between 9:15AM and 4:45PM. During the peak tourist season between April 1 and October 31, an hourly shuttle also runs between noon and 5:30PM between the Education Center and the Distillery & Gristmill.

To go beyond the estate, a car is recommended. Fairfax Connector bus 101 stops at Fort Hunt Park, which is also accessible on foot or by bicycle from the Mount Vernon Trail.

What to see in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

George Washington - |Life sized model of General George Washington

• George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens - 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway 38.707778, -77.085833 ☎ +1 703 780-2000 $17 adults (12+), $9 youth (6–11), $16 seniors (62+), free children (5 and under) Mount Vernon MTVernonseenfromtheriver eHalal Reference: Q731635 Hours are: April through August, 8AM–5PM, March, September, and October, 9AM–5PM, November through February, 9AM–4PM. Tour the original mansion that George Washington built, lived, and died in, then visit the outbuildings, gardens, and fields to learn more about history, farming, and the man. Periodic concerts, historical demonstrations, and other performances are held throughout the day.

• The Mansion Tour - The main attraction: see the rooms that George Washington designed himself and their majestic setting over the Potomac River. This is the only guided portion of the estate, with tours running continuously. Long lines are common so consider doing this first. No photography allowed.

• Washington's Tomb - The final resting places of George Washington and his wife Martha. Tribute at the Tomb wreath-laying ceremonies take place at 10AM and 2PM, April – October, and at noon November – March.

• Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Educational Center - Museum of multimedia exhibits which span the life of George Washington. Don't miss the most famous dentures in history!

• Slave Memorial and Burial Ground - A memorial honoring the slaves who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. Slave Life at Mount Vernon tours are offered at 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM, April - October, and start at the Mansion.

• George Washington's Whiskey Distillery and Gristmill - 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria 38.712778, -77.130833 Located on Route 235, three miles south of Mount Vernon Estate Opening Hours: 10AM to 5PM; April - October $4 Adults, $2 Children. Combined with Mount Vernon admission; $2 Adults, $1.50 Children George Washington's Gristmill George Washington's Gristmill Watch the water-powered mill operate as it did at the time when George Washington developed it as a cutting edge technology.

• Fort Hunt Park - 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, 38.7147, -77.0531 On George Washington Memorial Parkway about 3½ miles north of the estate ☎ +1 202 439-7325 Opening Hours: sunrise to sunset free Fort Hunt Park Fort Hunt Park Battery Mount Vernon 2016 Popular with joggers and picnickers, the park holds defensive batteries from the former army installation, the exterior of which can be explored.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mount Vernon (Virginia)

• George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Site - Part of the Mount Vernon Estate; 5 minute walk south of the mansion - A 4-acre, colonial farm exhibition highlighting the buildings, tools, and techniques Washington used on the site.

• Bike and Boat - 3 Cameron Street On the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront ☎ +1 202 842-2453 Opening Hours: 10AM $68 adult, $40 children 6–12, $20 children 2–5 From Old Town Alexandria, take a self-guided ride 9 miles down the Mount Vernon Trail to the estate, then return via boat, including a narrated tour of the riverfront. Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance; space is limited.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

• The Lady Washington Shop - Inside Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, near the Upper Gardens - Colonial gift shop with a feminine theme featuring chinaware, needlework, and garden items.

• The Shops at Mount Vernon - Near the main gate ☎ +1 703 799-6301 Opening Hours: March-October 9AM Monday - 6PM, November-February 9AM Monday - 5PM Large gift shop which includes the largest George Washington bookstore in the world, a Christmas Corner with year-round holiday themed gifts, and colonial reproduction gifts. (No admission necessary to enter).

Halal Restaurants in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

• Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant - 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Right by the entrance to the Estate ☎ +1 703 799-6800 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 3:30PM, Sunday 11AM–5PM; Tu–Thursday 4–8:30PM, F Saturday 4:30–9PM $15-35 Elegant dining with a colonial theme. Open for lunch and candlelit dinners (reservations recommended).

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Mount Vernon (Virginia)

• SpringHill Suites Alexandria - 6065 Richmond Highway, 22303 38.7853, -77.0692 ☎ +1 571-481-4441 Check-in: 3:00 p.m. / Check-out: 12:00 p.m. Suites with fridge and microwave, complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool (for guests 16 years+) and fitness center; free wired and wireless Internet throughout the hotel, onsite business center, free shuttle to the Huntington Metro Center.

Explore more Halal Friendly Destinations from Mount Vernon (Virginia)

• Washington, D.C. - Explore America's national capital
• Arlington (Virginia) | Arlington - Location of the Pentagon, Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue), and Arlington National Cemetery.
• Alexandria (Virginia) | Alexandria - former hometown to famous American heroes and rebels that claims some of the richest history in the DC metro area
• Visitors to President Washington's plantation at Mount Vernon may also want to visit Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, James Monroe's home, Ash Lawn Highland, or James Madison's home, Montpelier, all near Charlottesville, Virginia.

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