- Our list of the best things to do in Mount Vernon, Virginia, features the top 479 nearby activities — including 172 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mount Vernon, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Mount Vernon, VA , followed by 475 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Alexandria, Silver Spring, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Chantilly, Potomac, McLean, Annandale, College Park, Manassas, Springfield, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Rockville, Lorton, Waldorf, Greenbelt, Bowie, Clinton, Stafford, Sterling, Wheaton, Glen Echo, Burke, Port Tobacco, Quantico and Brandywine
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Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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Along with being a popular first-run theater, the Angelika Film Center serves as an arthouse site with independent film showings and special discussions. There is also an adjoining café where debates about the movies are encouraged.
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The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
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Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.
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Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
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A Tuesday morning tradition during the summer months, the U.S. Marines Sunset Parade features the music of The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Attendees who wish to witness the performance may sit on lawn chairs and blankets in the nearby lawns.
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At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
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10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
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Films which are independent or have high artistic content are the main shows presented at the Cinema Arts Theatre. The cinema itself has six screens within it and tends to have one film for each of their screens.
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One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.