Destinations · Virginia
Mount Vernon
VA · 38.7353, -77.0953
George Washington Memorial Parkway, Religious Freedom Byway and Booth's Escape are 3 of 8 signed byways within 30 miles of Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Understand
The Washington family acquired the land, then known as Little Hunting Creek Plantation, in the late 17th century. When Washington's elder half-brother inherited the land, he named it Mount Vernon in honor of Edward Vernon, a hero of the War of Jenkins's Ear and his commanding officer in the navy. Washington inherited the land in 1754 and had the manor house built up in phases from 1758 to 1778. In the mid-19th century, the Washington family sold it to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, who have since maintained it and the grounds for the benefit of the public.
The same roads run past Arlington, where they are ranked and described in full.
Day-trip loops
Ready-made loops for Mount Vernon are growing. What is within reach is measured today; plan a live day trip and the engine routes it now.
Within reach
Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.
Scenic byways
- George Washington Memorial Parkway · 2 mi · national
- Religious Freedom Byway · 11 mi · national
- Booth's Escape · 11 mi
- Star-Spangled Banner Byway · 14 mi
- Old Georgetown Pike · 15 mi
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Byway · 19 mi
Lookouts
- Fort Washington Overlook · 3 mi
- Viewing Area · 11 mi
- Freedom Park Viewpoint · 11 mi
- George Washington Memorial Parkway Overlook 1 · 13 mi
Named places
- Vernon Heights Park · 0 mi
- Pinewood Lake Park · 1 mi
- Mount Zephyr Park · 1 mi
- Woodley Hills Park · 1 mi
- Little Hunting Creek Park · 1 mi
- Woodlawn Park · 1 mi
- Mount Vernon Manor Park · 1 mi
- Hollin Meadows Park · 2 mi
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More day-trip bases nearby
- South Alexandria · 1 mi
- Alexandria · 5 mi
- Fort Washington · 5 mi
- National Harbor · 5 mi
- Springfield · 6 mi
- Arlington (Virginia)/Crystal City · 8 mi