The plantation is surrounded by 550 of the original 5,000 acres and was complete with outbuildings, formal gardens and a deer park. Stroll along scenic nature trails or watch the 17-minute film at the Visitors Center. Admission is charged. Day Decatur House 748 Jackson Place, NW The home of Commodore Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812, is an example of the Federalist style of architecture and furnishings. Adjacent to Decatur House is the Truxton-Decatur Museum.
Admission is charged.
The life and times of President Woodrow Wilson are captured in this National Historic Landmark. The red brick Georgian Revival town house is rich with mementos of Wilson's historic career and is Washington's only Presidential museum. The mansion, slave quarters, stables and the tomb of our first President and Mrs. Washington are among the points of special interest. Mount Vernon is surrounded by formal gardens designed by George Washington himself. Located on the banks of the Potomac River, Mt. Vernon offers a spectacular view from its veranda.