Mount Vernon

The scenic lawn (backyard) overlooking the potomac river is a great place for kids to play, and the season pass is very reasonable.

If you visit the museum the headset is well worth the extra cost.

8th grade East Coast trip
June 1999

That should read: Why I have yet to visit this place…

No joke, I live less than half an hour away and I could take my bike there on the trail. Maybe I’ll do that over Thanksgiving Break…It’s a thought!

The drawing is of my BFF and me with a sheep we hope to see at Mt. Vernon.

Today I took my Aunt Barbara, and my daughter, Angela, to Mt Vernon Estate. We had a wonderful time. I recommend that everyone who can make it go here! Be prepared for the weather, almost everything involves an outdoor walk, and be prepared to spend most of the day wondering around the estate grounds. They are magnificent! The views of the Potomac River are breath taking!

We had to wait a really long time to get in, then the tour was very quick and perfunctory. Would have liked to have spent more time in the house …