April to 1 November: 09:00–17:00 · Every dayOpen 365 days a year, including holidays
November to March: 09:00–16:00 · Every dayYour ticket shows your Mansion entry time

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

The wide Potomac River and its wooded far bank, seen over the trees below the Mansion

Finding the estate

Mount Vernon is in Fairfax County, Virginia, on the Potomac River, about 15 miles south of Washington, D.C., beside the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121, USA

By car: parking is free, in lots on both sides of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, with an overflow lot when they fill.
By taxi: give your driver the address on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.
Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Open directions

The brick greenhouse at the end of the Upper Garden, with flower borders along a gravel path

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

Free parking on both sides of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds by day, though not inside the historic buildings.
A museum, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center.
Gift shops on the estate.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather: much of the visit is outdoors. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

Flowering shrubs and garden beds beside a brick path, with the brick greenhouse behind a garden wall

A visit that works for you

Mount Vernon is a large historic estate with lawns, paths and slopes, and the Mansion is a historic house. Mount Vernon publishes accessibility information for visitors.

Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
Ask Mount Vernon staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Ask us about planning your visit

A long brick outbuilding with a tall chimney beside a brick path lined with magnolia trees

Enjoy the estate thoughtfully

Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
Leave buildings, furnishings and plants untouched, and be quiet and respectful at the tomb and the burial ground of the enslaved community.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds by day, but not inside the Mansion or other historic buildings; service animals are exempt.
Signs, solicitations and advertising materials need Mount Vernon’s prior approval.
Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the estate and its atmosphere for everyone.

A white marble sarcophagus seen through the iron bars of the Washington family tomb

Make time for a pause

Check the estate’s current dining options before you travel, and plan a break during a long day outdoors.

Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Bring water with you, especially on warm days, and a layer when it is cold.

A brick stable building with a red tiled roof, dormers and wide arched doors

A few details worth planning

Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
Start in the right place: arrive in good time for the Mansion entry time on your ticket.
Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
Leave space to linger: allow extra time for the outbuildings, the gardens, the tomb and the river views.

Find your ticket option

Visitor information checked 9 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.