Mount Vernon Grounds Pass

Overview

Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon and take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate.You can stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds; visit the Washington family tombs; meet heritage-breed animals; and interact with people from Washington's world.

The Mansion at Mount Vernon is currently undergoing preservation work; rooms will be taken off-display temporarily as the work progresses.

From July 8th, 2024 through 2025, the Education Center exhibit on George Washington’s life will be off display for an extensive rebuild.

City: Washington DC

Fri 27 Jun

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Starting at $28.00

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Fri 27 Jun

Starting at $28.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill (weekends, April-October)

Skip the Ticket Office line

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Meeting point

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Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The Grounds Pass does not include a Mansion Tour. Mansion Tours carry a separate charge of $2, if purchased in advance online.

What To Expect

George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington's estate, gardens, and the tomb where George and Martha Washington are buried. The site also includes an interactive museum and education center. If you would like to tour the Mansion, free Mansion tour tickets are available at the ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis. Mansion tours are likely to sell out early, especially on weekends.

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill

A re-creation of George Washington's gristmill, featuring the patented Oliver Evans milling system, and his fully functioning distillery, where George Washington's rye whiskey is still produced today according to his original mash bill.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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S3843EQdavidp

Mar 2025

I consider it the most "bang for the buck" in our Washington trip. Clean, friendly folk, a lot to see, descriptive information. Wonderful!

PerfectIslands

Feb 2025

The mansion is currently undergoing renovations, but for Washington’s Birthday Weekend, it was open for a walk through. Well. It’s definitely a work in progress! The interior was devoid of any furniture with the exception of a harpsichord (piano). We were walking on taped down paper, and there was really nothing to see. So glad it was free this “special “ weekend. There were ceremonies on the “bowling green” but it was so cold and windy, we left. I’m sure during the spring and fall it would be a magnificent site with everything either booming or turning to fall colors. Front facing the Potomac is an exceptional site. Call before you go to make sure it’s a real tour. The guides who were there barely said or did anything as there wasn’t anything for them to tell you about. Sad.

Alan_P

Feb 2025

“This is the only time in the next century you will see this.” Mount Vernon is going through renovations and you can see the exposed woodwork and architecture of the mansion. This is a limited edition experience is worth it.