Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours for the visitor center, farm and grounds.
- Best time
- Spring through fall, when the farm is most active.
- Getting there
- Colonial Beach is about 15 minutes away. Richmond International Airport is about 1.5 hours by car; Reagan National Airport is about 2 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument questions
Is the house at George Washington Birthplace the original?
No. The original burned in 1779. The Memorial House was built in the 1930s near the original site.
Is George Washington Birthplace free?
Yes. There is no entrance fee.
How far is George Washington Birthplace from Mount Vernon?
About 1.5 to 2 hours by car, so both can fit in one long day.
