Attraction
GUNSTON HALL 703-550-9220
Fax: 703-550-9480 www.gunstonhall.org
10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, VA 22079
Follow signs from I-95 or US Rte 1 to State rte 242 (Gunston Rd.)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Built on the bank of the Potomac River in 1755 by George Mason (1725-1792), author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and framer of the U. S. Constitution. Mason’s home, outbuildings, garden, historic breeds, museum, and museum shop open to the public.
PARKING: 6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick, gravel and grass.
ENTRANCE: 6 steps, each 6 in. in height. Handrails on left/right. Entry door, 40 in. wide, is opened by guide. 21 steps inside lobby, to second level. Ramped side entrance for visitors with mobility disabilities.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In Visitor’s Center. No turns to enter. Single-user restroom has handrails, accessible sink and commode. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there is a written tour of house and out buildings, and orientation film is open-captioned.
For guests with visual disabilities, there is photo guide of museum exhibits with large print labels.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there is a photo guide of museum exhibits.
MUSEUM SHOP: Aisles 44-56 in. wide.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee. First tour at 9:30, last tour begins at 4:30 daily. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days. Tours are given for the first floor. Visitors may visit the second level and the outbuildings on their own, including kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, laundry and school house. Short film shown in visitor center on the first floor is accessible to wheelchairs.
MASON NECK STATE PARK 703-339-2384 OFFICE
Fax: 703-339-2617 703-339-2384 VISITOR CENTER
7301 High Point Road, Mason Neck, VA 22079
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/mas.shtml
Approx 6 miles east of Woodbridge and Lorton, VA. Travel 4 miles east on State Rte 242 (Gunston Road) off U. S. Rte 1. Turn right onto High Point Road to enter park.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Hiking, bird watching, picnicking and more in remote scenic northern Virginia locale.
PARKING: 5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces. Located at Visitor Center, park office and picnic area.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete sidewalk to Visitor Center, park office, and to public restrooms.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Doors, 72 in. wide, open out. Front and rear glass doors. Office door is 36 in. wide opening out.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In picnic area. Doors are 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Restroom in Visitor Center is equipped as above, and is available for public use when the facility is open.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with mobility disabilities,hiking trails offer short, non-strenuous walks. The Kanes Creek trail has an observation blind for visitors to look for waterfowl and other wildlife.
PICNIC AREAS: 1/4 mile from Visitor Center. Picnic areas have tables for guests in wheelchairs, fireplace grills and trash receptacles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Visitor Center is open 10-6 from Apr-Oct. Pets welcome, but must be on leash. Modest parking fee. Vehicles displaying handicapped license plates or plaques not charged. Programs interpret the water, woodlands and area wildlife, with emphasis on the Bald Eagles which inhabit the area.
