Contrary to common belief the clip art view of Mount Vernon at the right is not the front entry - it is the "back porch" that overlooks the Potomac River.
Guests to the estate did not normally arrive by boat or barge, but rather by horse or horse drawn carriage.
Arthur and I lived about one minute from the mansion for about six years. We drove, biked or walked past the 18th century entrance at least twice a day. It is very prominent along Old Mount Vernon Road
The photo below was taken by Arthur between the entry gate boards with a view of the "front door" of the mansion. It is approximately 3/4 miles away. The entire area around the gate is heavily wooded - your first view of the mansion is at the gate. It is the same view as that had by the Washington's guests.
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This is really great, Karen; I can't imagine living next to such a famous landmark!!!!!!!!!!! Were you ever tempted to place one of your signs out front and snap a picture with Mount Vernon in the background?