Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center — Attraction in Virginia

If you have been all over Washington DC, then you need to get to Mount Vernon, also. You could ride a bike here on the Mount Vernon Trail, which is about 18 miles from downtown Washington DC. Or, it is also accessible by car, however, not by the metro. It is a little like visiting Williamsburg and that there are many old buildings that are original.

The tour of the mansion is somewhat interesting, but it will not blow you away. However, it is worth a visit to see the tomb werewhere Washington and Martha Washington are buried. Nearby is a memorial to the slaves that worked at Mount Vernon and that is quite interesting to consider their situation in light of the liberty for which Washington fault. The orientation Center is first rate and there's a nice film to watch that gives you a feel for Washington and his...

This place is a must to go see if you are checking out Mt Vernon. The museum is done really really well. It documents the whole life of George Washington. It’s incredible to see the life size impressions of him at the various stages of his life. The attention to detail is exquisite. Not enough can be said about him and all he did to father our country. How he walked away from power: twice! Once after the revolution and after his second term as President. Truly a rare example in history that really served to establish our country. There is much to learn....

One of the best parts of Mount Vernon. They keep it in perfect condition, top quality museum about George Washington. At the entrance there is a gigantic head of George Washington that has a 3D visual effect and seems to turn to look at you as you move. The lighting and sound effects in each room make the experience more immersive. The best is the 4D movie of the revolutionary war, it fake snows inside the theater and there are speakers under the chairs that make it shake when cannons go off with light effects hidden all over...