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

Tue 22 Jul

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Starting at $28.00

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Tue 22 Jul

Starting at $28.00

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What's Included

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

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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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Travelwestport

Jun 2019

My eleven year old granddaughters were visitng and we went to Mt. Vernon for the day. It was my first visit with a child and it was a totally different experience. The visitors center and introductory film are still great but what I was more impressed with was the docents around the estate who patiently answered my granddaughters questions in simple terms. They were impressed with the mansion and the learning center films. It was a great day to be outdoors but if we had to spend more time indoors becase of the weather it was good to know that we could have spent a few hours in the learning center.

Steven S

Jun 2019

My children are traumatized by the violence shown in the video about George Washington’s life. This was a trip my eight year old daughter asked for last year and is now emotionally scarred at the violence depicted about Braddock’s fall during the French Indian War. There is a sign warning visitors “some battle scenes may be too intense for young viewers” but it is woefully misleading. The fight between the Native Americans is Saving Private Ryan levels of action. It is too much for any child under ten. I have no idea why this particular battle was depicted but now my youngest is petrified of Native Americans. I am shocked at the how violent this film was and how little was done to warn parents. One sign is not enough. Mount Vernon is gorgeous and the tour was wonderful but this film is not for children. Parents be warned.

CA2TXmom

Jun 2019

We purchased our mansion tickets in advance of our trip to ensure we had ample time to visit and see inside of Washington’s home. The drawback was I was rushed to arrive on-time, but for most I assume that would not be an issue. Just know that the tour time means that time exactly or later but not one second before (seriously). We spent about 2.5 hours total. Pros: enjoyed seeing most rooms in the estate with the tickets. Great backdrop of the river in the backyard where you are able to walk around at your leisure. Exterior buildings, garden and Washington’s tomb were no cost to view. Docents were informative during mansions tour. Awesome museum tour covering Washington’s life. Cons: Pricey for mansion tour. I would have preferred just get in line and see the home rather than a specific time. No pictures inside of Washington’s home (so odd considering you can take photos in the White House and NY Met Museum). The front of the house was being renovated to an off white which was true to the color the house would have been during Washington’s period, so no great pictures in front of the house (big scaffolds).