Visit Mount Vernon > Washington, D.C. Family Vacation

A Family-friendly Washington, D.C. Vacation

Planning a Washington, D.C. Family Vacation?
Imagine a trip to D.C. that satisfies everyone!

Creating an itinerary for a Washington, D.C. family vacation can be exciting!  But, where to start? With so many museums, monuments, exhibits, and activities, many families look for the perfect place for kids and the entire family to enjoy. George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is a centerpiece attraction to any trip to Washington, D.C. Situated on a hill overlooking the scenic Potomac River, Mount Vernon's fun and educational activities are always a favorite with families.

Family Fun at Washington's Mount Vernon
Washington, D.C. area family activities

Millions of tourists travel to Mount Vernon to experience Washington's rich life history and tour the iconic Mansion. There are plenty of family programs and activities for everyone.  Introduce the next generation to the original American hero through a Hands-on History room, farm animals and a kids' adventure map. Visit the Pioneer Farmer Site to learn about and see the re-creation of George Washington's 16-sided treading barn invention. Enjoy a stroll through George Washington's historic and beautiful gardens and romantic views from the Mansion's porch.

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Discover the real George Washington

A visit to Mount Vernon will impress you with stories of George Washington's life that are often untold.  Tourists love to visit America's most popular estate and enjoy a full day of indoor and outdoor attractions and activities for the entire family! Washington comes alive at Washington, D.C.'s top-rated tourist attraction.  Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., Old Town Alexandria, and across the river from the National Harbor, getting here is easy.