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Best Places to Visit Near Mount Vernon

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Cities and Localities Near Mount Vernon

Where to go for a weekend trip near Mount Vernon? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Mount Vernon within a 50 mile radius.

13 milesN

City

washington d c
Washington D.C.
11 milesN

City

arlington
Arlington
6.7 miNE

City

alexandria
Alexandria
20 milesN

Village

silver spring
Silver Spring
22 milesNW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
15 milesNW

City

fairfax
Fairfax
18 milesN

Locality

bethesda
Bethesda
22 milesNW

Locality

reston
Reston
6.4 miNE

Locality

national harbor
National Harbor
16 milesN

Locality

mclean
McLean
12 milesN

City

falls church
Falls Church
21 milesNE

City

college park
College Park
20 milesW

City

manassas
Manassas
16 milesNW

Town

vienna
Vienna
16 milesNW

Locality

tysons corner
Tysons Corner
6.5 miNW

Locality

springfield
Springfield
12 milesSW

Locality

woodbridge
Woodbridge
23 milesNW

Town

herndon
Herndon
23 milesNE

City

greenbelt
Greenbelt
6.2 miSW

National park

elizabeth hartwell mason neck national wildlife refuge
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge
20 milesNW

Locality

centreville
Centreville
18 milesN

City

takoma park
Takoma Park
22 milesNW

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great falls
Great Falls
22 milesN

Town

kensington
Kensington
6.4 miW

Locality

lorton
Lorton
18 milesSW

Locality

triangle
Triangle
9.5 miNW

Locality

annandale
Annandale
19 milesNE

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
23 milesN

Locality

wheaton
Wheaton
16 milesSW

Town

dumfries
Dumfries
12 milesE

Locality

clinton camp springs
Clinton-Camp Springs
23 milesN

Locality

potomac
Potomac
24 milesSW

City

stafford
Stafford
12 milesSE

Locality

waldorf
Waldorf
20 milesE

Town

upper marlboro
Upper Marlboro
11 milesNW

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burke
Burke
18 milesN

Town

glen echo
Glen Echo
17 milesNE

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
19 milesNE

Locality

largo
Largo
14 milesSE

Town

la plata
La Plata
17 milesS

City

fredericksburg
Fredericksburg
9.2 miW

Town

occoquan
Occoquan
18 milesNE

Town

cheverly
Cheverly
15 milesS

Town

port tobacco village
Port Tobacco Village
21 milesNE

City

new carrollton
New Carrollton
22 milesE

National park

jug bay wetlands sanctuary
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
17 milesSW

Locality

quantico
Quantico
13 milesNE

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suitland
Suitland
12 milesSW

National park

leesylvania state park
Leesylvania State Park
22 milesNE

Locality

berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Mount Vernon

White House13 milesNWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art13 milesNNational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument12 milesNWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum13 milesNNational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial12 milesNNational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History13 milesNNational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum12 milesNUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall13 milesNNational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center23 milesNWSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, United States
Aviation museum with many aircraft
Specialty museumMuseum
National Portrait Gallery13 milesNNational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum13 milesNSmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial12 milesNJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art12 milesNFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol13 milesNUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial12 milesNLincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral15 milesNWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum13 milesNNewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art12 milesNNational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan13 milesNL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian13 milesNNational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden12 milesNHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park12 milesNWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building12 milesNSmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution12 milesNSmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial12 milesNMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial12 milesNVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls21 milesNWGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center22 milesNWReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park15 milesNNational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine20 milesNNational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum13 milesNNational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
The Capital Wheel6.3 miNEThe Capital Wheel
National Harbor, United States
AmusementGame and entertainment center
National Museum of American History13 milesNNational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden13 milesNUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture13 milesNNational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial12 milesNKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Mount Vernon Trail1.9 miEMount Vernon Trail
Alexandria, United States
CyclingBike trail
Enid A. Haupt Garden12 milesNEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame11 milesNJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier11 milesNTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building13 milesNNational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site13 milesNPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square13 milesNLafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour13 milesNWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom13 milesNStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden13 milesNNational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square13 milesNUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial11 milesNPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
George Washington Masonic National Memorial6.5 miNGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, United States
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection14 milesNThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain13 milesNColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery12 milesNArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone13 milesNZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King12 milesNMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum13 milesNInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers12 milesNThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool12 milesNLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden13 milesNGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
The Ellipse13 milesNThe Ellipse
Washington D.C., United States
Park
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