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Niagara Falls – Canadian Side Part 1

31 Oct 2014 By

Dave and I finally got to see Niagara Falls, a well-known natural landmark, attracting hundreds and hundreds of tourists. Here is very short note about the Falls based on my quick research. Niagara Falls consists of three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls (on the Canadian side), American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls (both on the American side).

The falls are located on the Niagara River between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. We decided to stay on the Canadian side and hit the American side on the way home.

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George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill

28 Oct 2014 By

The general admission tickets to Mt. Vernon include a visit to a fully functioning reconstruction of George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill, located about 3 miles from the Mt. Vernon estate. Dave and I had a short ride from the George Washington estate, parked our car, and walked towards the Distillery and Gristmill entrance where we were greeted by this nice gentleman.

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Mt. Vernon – Outbuildings

27 Oct 2014 By

After the Through My Eyes tour, Dave and I walked to the part of the estate with the outbuildings. Most of them are not located far from the mansion.

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Mt. Vernon – Trough My Eyes Tour

26 Oct 2014 By

Through My Eyes tour is a 45-minute immersive experience to step back and see Mount Vernon through the eyes of the people who knew George Washington best. An actor portraying a character such as Washington’s granddaughter, personal secretary, or farm manager guides you across the estate as they go about their daily activities, making several stops along the way. Besides the general admission tickets, we had to purchase an additional ticket for this tour. The tour started at the main entrance to the Mansion Circle.

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Mt. Vernon – Fall Harvest Days

25 Oct 2014 By

To me, like most people, fall is the most beautiful season of the year, filled with colorful trees and an abundance of pumpkins. Therefore, there is a variety of places in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) offering fall harvest celebrations. Dave and I chose to visit Mt. Vernon in Virginia, home to the nation’s first president, George Washington.

We enjoyed our visit to the Mt. Vernon estate on the 4th of July last year, but seeing this historical site during the fall months seemed like an ideal time. In fact, the Fall Harvest Family Days, which takes place on October 25 and 26, 2014 were a great opportunity. As soon as we went through the visitor center, we saw a wagon full of happy kids with their parents.

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