Mount Vernon, VA

Sometimes in Mid-Winter, I am longing for something to do that is fun, enlightening, educational and most important - a welcome change from the usual wintertime activities.

One of my favorite places to go is Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is a place where you can celebrate George Washington's birthday in February, learn about the First President's favorite breakfast and so much more. If you would like more information about cost, things to do at Mount Vernon, then go here:

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

If you are looking for something to do today in Northern Virginia - You've found it! It's a great history lesson for the entire family!

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As we were leaving the estate of George and Martha Washington in Virginia I had to stop and photograph the beautiful foliage. Living in Florida, we do not get to experience the beauty of the changing color of the leaves during Autumn.

My son, Sascha, was all too glad to pose for this photo for me! These colors are one of the things that Southerners travel North to see at this time of year! What a beautiful display of Mother Nature doing her thing!

On my last full day in Washington DC my son and his friends took me to Mount Vernon, home of our first President, George Washington. The last time I visited Mount Vernon I was around 8 years old and in my child's memory, the main house was enormous. What a surprise to see it again as an adult and discover that it really isn't that large after all!

We had a wonderful time on that Sunday afternoon, walking through the main house and gardens. We also visited the final resting place of George and Martha, a site I remembered from my last visit there.

The views from the back of the main house of the Potomic River and the surrounding countryside were fantastic! It was a wonderful day and I was in the best company possible!

All too soon, the day was coming to a close, but we did have a great time!

And this satisfied my desire to return to a place that held fond memories of a trip with my parents so many years ago!

This is one location I think every American should visit at some time during their life! I was glad to be there again!