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 08 Jul

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Starting at $28.00

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Tue 08 Jul

Starting at $28.00

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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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James T

Jun 2019

Very interesting history as George Washington's residence and estate. Seeing the actual house was great, as it was filled with memorabilia from Washington's time. There were lines to get inside, but they moved very quickly. Can be crowded as this is a top destination for school field trips. The views of the Potomac river were spectacular and there are many chairs on the porch for anyone wanting to take a break from walking around. The grounds are fairly expansive, would recommend allowing a few hours to see all the outlying buildings and gardens as well as the museum that goes into the history. The weather can be quite hot and humid here in Spring/Summer, so would recommend visitors take full advantage of shade and plan for water breaks if spending time walking the grounds.

GareldB

May 2019

Really enjoyed our tour of Mount Vernon. The gardens were beautiful. The audio tour was well worth it as much more detail was given for many of the places on the tour. I thought the reinactors did a nice job but wish there were a few more of them, especially if they could have presented more of the slave’s perspective. The home was in great shape and I could have sat on the front lawn watching the Potomac flow by all day. Make sure to save time for the museum while you are there as it is very nicely done.

NelsonVNile

May 2019

Our first President’s home is a marvelous gem preserving our national history. The mansion tour is excellent and the grounds are delightful. The gift shops are a great place for souvenirs and gifts. The restaurant is very nice. Try the peanut soup. A trip to the nation’s capital is incomplete without admission to Mount Vernon.