Tour the estate that George Washington, America's first president, called home. The Mount Vernon grounds pass provides access to the 18th-century grounds and Mount Vernon's museum exhibits.
On the Gardens and Groves tour, get an in-depth look at the carefully crafted landscape that George Washington designed.
Grounds Pass & Gardens and Groves Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Historic outbuildings
- Museum exhibits
- Working farm
- George Washington's final resting place
- Slave memorial
- Gardens and Groves tour
Description
Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, and meet heritage-breed animals.
During the Gardens and Groves tour, you'll get a closer look at the landscape that Washington designed.
• Visit the upper garden teeming with beautiful flowers and the greenhouse that once housed exotic plants.
• On the bowling green, trace the path 18th-century visitors traveled to the Mansion and learn how the enslaved workers maintained the grounds and greenery.
• As you move into the lower garden where the estate's produce was grown, you'll pass by trees dating to Washington's time.
Included / Excluded
- Access to the historic area, gardens, tomb, farm, trails and museum
- Audio tour
- Gardens and Groves tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Access to the Mansion
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Bring comfortable shoes, as there are dirt paths and some uneven walkways.
- The entrance is a five to eight-minute walk from the parking lot, depending on which parking lot you park in. Visitors with mobility issues may be dropped off in the traffic circle.
- Standard, non-motorized wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge inside the Ford Orientation Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Outside food and drink other than bottled water are prohibited.
- Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, but they cannot enter the Mansion.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Mount Vernon is the historic home of America's first president, George Washington, just a short drive from Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA.
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- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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