As the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, Mount Vernon is the place where millions have come to walk in Washington's footsteps. No visit to Washington, D.C. is complete without seeing the home of America's original hero!

The Most Popular Historic Site to See While Visiting Washington, D.C.

• Tour the stately Mansion with its surprisingly vibrant colors and see it decorated as it was during Washington?s time.
• Experience Washington?s life often untold as the many things to see and do come together to create a living historic site.
• Discover the Real George Washington through fascinating new multimedia experiences and hundreds of museum artifacts.
• Plan your visit today: Learn what there is to see and do.