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What’s in the neighborhood: Rock Creek Cemetery, where Cabinet members, congressmen and other dignitaries are buried, is just yards away from the campus. Be sure to seek out the tucked-away Adams Memorial, a striking and moving grave marker commonly known as “Grief.” And for Southern-style sustenance, stop at the Hitching Post (200 Upshur St. NW) for fried-to-order chicken.
Info: Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street NW. 202-829-0436. www.lincolncottage.org.
Cost: $12 adults, $5 ages 6 to 12 (the tour is not recommended for children younger than 6), $10 for active military with I.D. Prices will increase April 1.
Transit: The Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro station is a mile away, but there is free parking on-site and the H8 Metrobus stops at Rock Creek Church Road and Upshur Street NW.
It’s a bit of a trek to the first president’s home, but the journey is worth it for the picturesque views of the Potomac River, the expansive gardens and, of course, the grand house itself. Also, it’s open every day.
Have a plan: You can get day-of tickets to tour this historic estate, but it’s easier all around to get tickets online (you can book a year in advance). Allow time before your tour to watch the 18-minute orientation film, “We Fight to Be Free.” You also might consider planning your visit around one of the estate’s special events: Dinner for the Washingtons Walking Tour (March 31 to Oct. 28), a behind-the-scenes look at how food was made at the estate; and the Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon (May 25-27). Bear in mind that these events cost extra and that tickets to the popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour (May 18-20) sell out within hours of being posted online or made available in person at the orientation center (April 9 at 10 a.m.).
Once you’re there: After leaving the parking lot, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Be sure to allow enough time to explore the grounds and gardens and take in the expansive river view. If the weather is nice, you can easily spend several hours here. Picnicking is not allowed, but food is available at the food court or the on-site Mount Vernon Inn (reservations recommended for dinner).
What’s in the neighborhood: If you want even more George Washington history, reserve tickets to the Mount Vernon Distillery and Gristmill just three miles south (5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy.; open March 31-Oct. 31).
Info: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Alexandria. 703-780-2000. www.mountvernon.org.
Cost: $15 adults, $14 seniors, $7 ages 6 to 11, younger free. Visitors younger than 16 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.
Transit: Free parking on-site or take Metro to Huntington station, exit at Huntington Avenue (lower level) and take a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon.
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