About Mount Washington Tavern
The Mount Washington Tavern is a museum that focuses on travel and life along the National Road in the early 1800s, when it was a stagecoach stop along the nation's first federally funded highway.
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Mount Washington Tavern
Farmington, Pennsylvania · Fayette County · Facility
The Mount Washington Tavern is a museum that focuses on travel and life along the National Road in the early 1800s, when it was a stagecoach stop along the nation's first federally funded highway.
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Weather at Mount Washington Tavern
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
77°/47°
💧 9%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 5:12 PM
Thu
Heavy Rain
61°/49°
💧 24%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:51 AM ↓ 5:11 PM
Fri
Drizzle
61°/40°
💧 7%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:52 AM ↓ 5:10 PM
Sat
Light Drizzle
40°/33°
💧 31%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 5:09 PM
Sun
Overcast
50°/36°
💧 8%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 5:08 PM
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How to Get There
The Mount Washington Tavern is located in the main unit of Fort Necessity National Battlefield on a hill overlooking Fort Necessity. Please stop at the Fort Necessity Visitor Center prior to visiting the tavern.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Mount Washington Tavern
Heading to Mount Washington Tavern? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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