"I visited Mt. Vernon for the first time in September, 2008. There was so much to see and do, I couldn't do it all in one day. I'm looking forward to going back there. It is definitely worth the trip!"
-Dennis W.
Washington, D.C. Sightseeing
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Find tourist sites and attractions to see in D.C.
Find tourist sites and attractions to see in D.C.
Tourists travel to Washington, D.C. from around the world to see the sights and discover America's history. There are so many sites to see and fun ways to enjoy sightseeing. Popular attractions include D.C.'s famous museums, historic landmarks, and presidential monuments. Once in Washington, most of the sites are easily accessible by foot, car, sightseeing tours, and the convenient metro system.
See All the Sights by Boat
Sightseeing Potomac River cruises
Sightseeing Potomac River cruises
Washington, D.C. tourists can set sail on the Potomac River to see Washington, D.C. from a unique perspective. It's a great way to see the sites, cruise the Potomac and discover George Washington's Mount Vernon, America's most popular historic estate. With the original buildings, dozens of acres to explore, and 25 galleries and theater experiences, you can easily spend an entire day at Mount Vernon! Visitors can also take a picturesque route to Mount Vernon from D.C. by car, bus, or bike.
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
Discover the real George Washington
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.
