Mount Vernon Grounds Pass
Highlights
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Historic outbuildings
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Museum exhibits
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Working farm
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George Washington's final resting place
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Slave memorial
Summary
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.
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Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian
Meeting Point
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, Virginia, 22121
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
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, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. See original objects in the museum galleries, including George Washington's sword. An audio tour of the estate is included with the grounds pass.
What’s included?
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Access to the historic area, gardens, tomb, farm, trails and museum -
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Food and drinks
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Access to the Mansion
Things to know
Before you go
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Bring comfortable shoes, as there are dirt paths and some uneven walkways.
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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.
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Standard, non-motorized wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge inside the Ford Orientation Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Outside food and drink other than bottled water are prohibited.
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Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, but they cannot enter the Mansion.
Cancellation Policy
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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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