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 01 Jul

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Starting at $28.00

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Tue 01 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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deanf646

May 2019

Historic estate. Lovely gardens among Washington’s home. People in period costumes talking from Washington’s era perspective. Mansion tour very informative and historic. Educational center includes a 4D revolutionary war movie and decision making simulation. A must see with many artifacts as well! Could easily spend 3-4 hours here. Beautiful view of the Potomac River from the mansion. Working farm and livestock as well.

ARCH41

May 2019

We spent 4 hours touring the home, Washington's tomb, the dock and the museum. This is a fascinating place and well worth the cost of admission. The exterior of the house was being restored (the wood siding that was built to look like stone was being scraped to the bare wood and re-painted) and it was fascinating to see how the building was constructed. The 25-minute "4D" film on the Revolutionary War is well worth seeing - you actually feel the vibrations of exploding cannons and get "snowed" on during the winter.

MillseyDea

Apr 2019

Visiting the Mt. Vernon estate of President and our First FLOTUS, Martha Washington, was fascinating. The memorial for the enslaved souls buried at Mt. Vernon is a thoughtful marker. Interesting fact: 20+ family members are entombed in the vault behind the President and Lady Washington. The view of the Potomac is lovely.