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National Monument · Virginia

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

National Monument in Virginia. No entrance fee. 3 hikes listed.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StateVirginia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (81 mi)
Closest airportDCA (46 mi)
Two buildings surrounded by green foliage with a brick path leading to the buildings.
The Memorial House Museum and Colonial Revival Kitchen in Summer Photo: NPS / Cleo Kantz-Schultz

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Virginia.

In the park service’s words

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Birding at the Birthplace: Discover the different species of birds that have called the birthplace home.
  • Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program (45 to 60 Minutes): Join a park ranger at the visitor center for a short half mile walking tour to explore the stories of this land from Colonial to Colonial Revival.
  • Visiting with Pets: Discover where you can go with your pet on a visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
  • Fishing at the Birthplace (30 to 120 Minutes): George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.
  • Picnicking at the Birthplace (10 to 90 Minutes): Spending the day at the park? Bring a lunch and enjoy the scenery of the Picnic Area.
  • Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park (1 Day): With Westmoreland State Park as a base, ride a loop connected with the Northern Neck Heritage Trail to explore Stratford Hall, the birthplace of George Washington, Colonial Beach, wineries, historic sites and the Potomac River shoreline. A map and more information is available from the Northern Neck Tourism Commission
  • Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail (1 to 2 Days): Bicycling between George Washington Birthplace National Monument/Westmoreland State Park and Reedville, Virginia.
  • Hiking the Nature Trail (30 to 50 Minutes): Enjoy a walk along the nature trail at George Washington Birthplace National Monument and experience different habitats that are home to different plants and animals.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Getting there

George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC No road route 46 Large hub
Richmond International Airport (RIC) Richmond, VA No road route 52 Large hub
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles, VA No road route 59 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Visitor Center](): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9:30AM - 4:00PM; Thu 9:30AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:30AM - 4:00PM; Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM; Sun 9:30AM - 4:00PM. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Weather

George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 81 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at George Washington Birthplace National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is George Washington Birthplace National Monument?

In Virginia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 46 miles away.

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