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Family FavoriteNational Harbor
FreeA waterfront development on the Potomac near DC, with the Capital Wheel, MGM National Harbor, shops, and hotels.
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AttractionsHistory BuffFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon is an attraction in Mount Vernon, VA, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open 365 days a year.
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA · Mount Vernon, VA
Why you should go…
George Washington's estate spreads along the Potomac with the restored mansion, working blacksmith shop, gardens, farm animals, and the first president's tomb. Interactive museum galleries make the history land for kids, and the river views alone are worth the easy 30-minute drive from downtown.
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