# Mount Vernon Place > A cruciform park centers on a 165-foot marble Doric column topped by America's first monument to George Washington. Four rectangular lawns with century-old trees and climbing roses create a serene, European piazza-like atmosphere where locals relax and read. Surrounding 19th-century stately buildings house cultural institutions, blending history with everyday life. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MountVernonPlace - Address: 699 Washington Pl, Baltimore, Maryland, United States - Phone: +14109625070 - Website: http://mountvernonplace.org/ ## What people say - "It's a beautiful and peaceful meditation spot to relax." - "I saw America's first monument to George Washington rising 178 feet." - "I saw America's first monument to George Washington, a historical site." ## Good to know - Summer concerts and yoga sessions are held seasonally in the neighborhood. - December's Monument Lighting features fireworks and festive activities. - Be cautious after nightfall at Mount Vernon Place for safety. - The Walters Art Museum offers free admission and is a great refuge on humid days. - Midweek visits provide a more authentic experience of Mount Vernon Place. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.