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Presidential Inauguration Guests in Town? What to Do in Mount Vernon

Where to go, what to do and where to eat in Mount Vernon this weekend if you're hosting out-of-town guests for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

Do you have guests in town for Inauguration Weekend?

Chances are, your guests will want to do more than sit on your couch waiting for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday. So, we’ve rounded up some things you can do right here in Mount Vernon to keep your guests entertained and happy.

Where to Eat

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Your guests can dine at the Mount Vernon Inn at George Washington's home, Mount Vernon. The Cedar Knoll Inn is just north of Mount Vernon on the George Washington Parkway and features a diverse menu in a historical building. 

El Paso Mexican Restaurant won Patch Readers' Choice for Best Tacos in 2012, and their margaritas are quite delicious too!

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Places to See

When in Mount Vernon, be sure to have your guest check out the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Your guests can tour the Mount Vernon Estate and learn how the Washingtons lived.

Things to Do

Check out George Washington's inauguration items at the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center at the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens.

Take a scenic drive down the George Washington Parkway for great views of the Potomac River.

What else would you suggest doing in and around Mount Vernon this weekend? Tell us in the comments!


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