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George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22309
Phone: 703-780-2000
Discover the real George Washington at Mount Vernon! In addition to being America’s most visited historic home, the estate now includes 25 interactive galleries and theaters. The Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center feature artifacts, original movies, hands-on exhibits, and an immersive Revolutionary War "snow" experience. Learn about Washington’s life, from his boyhood to his wartime service, agricultural entrepreneurship, and his presidency. Tour the beautifully restored mansion, four distinctive gardens, and get a glimpse of Mount Vernon’s working farm. More Info
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American Horticultural Society at George Washington's River Farm
7931 East Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22308The headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, located between Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon, overlooks the Potomac River and was one of George Washington's original properties. River Fa…
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151Located in western Fairfax County, this park was established to preserve large areas of open space, protect natual and cultural features and provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for th…
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Green Spring Garden and Horticultural Center
4603 Green Spring Rd., Annandale, VA 22003Demonstration gardens, a greenhouse and a newly-expanded horticultural center provide visitors with scenes to delight the senses, and for the home gardening enthusiast, the possibility for new ideas a…
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center
7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003Set within 52 acre Annandale Community Park, the nature center is located in the heart of Fairfax County. This exciting nature center is surrounded by an urban woodland forest. Families can investigat…
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Hidden Pond Nature Center
8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152The nature center, which is accessible to everyone, features exhibits and live displays which orient you to the park and the natural world of Fairfax County.
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Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182Meadowlark Gardens Regional Park is one of the hidden treasures of Fairfax County. A picturesque gazebo and three sparkling lakes surrounded by weeping cherry trees and a profusion of colorful blooms—…
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River Farm
7931 East Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22308Headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, River Farm was once owned by George Washington. Overlooking the Potomac River, the farm is comprised of 25 acres of landscaped lawn and gardens, inc…
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