George Washington's Mount Vernon Gardens & Grounds Admission

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Duration

30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Experience American history firsthand with a ticket to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s elegant estate on the banks of the Potomac River near Washington DC. Learn the stories behind the remarkable estate at the Orientation Center, then explore the manicured grounds, and visit the 5-acre experimental farm; and see the reconstructed gristmill and distillery, open only on weekends from April through October. Note: the Mansion is currently undergoing preservation work so some rooms will be off-display.

Visit the museum exhibit Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon
Explore the legendary estate on a self-guided tour
Roam the picturesque grounds, and admire views of the Potomac River
Learn about the lives of the enslaved community who lived at Mount Vernon

What To Expect

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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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The grounds pass does not include a Mansion tour. If you would like to tour the Mansion, free Mansion tour tickets are available at the ticket window on a first-come, first-served basis. Mansion tours are likely to sell out early, especially on weekends.

Included/Excluded

Skip the Ticket Office line
George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill (weekends, April-October)

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mansion Tour

Durations

30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

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