
Mount Vernon tickets and tours
Top attractions in Washington DC
You might also like
Spirit of Washington DC scenic lunch cruise with buffet
Book this scenic lunch cruise now to see historic Washington DC sights and monuments and enjoy a lunch buffet, all with live commentary from the ship's captain!
en
5/5
(1)
Georgetown walking audio tour in Washington, DC
Book this audio tour of Georgetown now to discover a romantic, cozy, and calm part of Washington D.C. and enjoy the city at your own pace.
en
Washington DC Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History tickets and guided tour
Book now a guided tour in Washington to explore the largest natural history collection in the world at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History!
en
4/5
(2)
Washington DC monuments self-guided walking audio tour
Visit the most famous monuments in Washington and hear the stories behind them during this self-guided walking audio tour. Book now!
en, fr
Odyssey dinner cruise in Washington DC
Feast upon a delicious 3-course dinner and enjoy panoramic views of famous Washington DC landmarks during this Odyssey dinner cruise. Book now!
en
4/5
(1)
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History self-guided audio tour
Learn the history of the planet at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History through an immersive experience with a self-guided audio tour.
en
Arlington Cemetery guided tour with changing of the guard
Visit the Arlington National Cemetery, America's most famous resting place, with an expert guide on a small group walking tour.
en
Tour Washington DC National Mall with an exploration game app
Hear about as you walk past the Supreme Court of the United States the Library of Congress, Rayburn House Office Building, United States Botanic Garden, Ulysses S. Grant Memorial, Peace Monument, and more.
en
Smithsonian National Museum of American History self-guided audio tour
Explore some of the most interesting exhibits of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History with a self-guided audio tour.
en
3/5
(1)
National Mall walking tour from Washington DC
Enjoy a National Mall tour that will take you through the heart of the Mall, entertaining you and your family with stories, hidden secrets, and historical information.
en
5/5
(1)
Washington DC Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery private tour
Enjoy an exclusive private tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Admire one of the world's largest and most inclusive collections of art, from the colonial period to the present, made in the United States.
en
A Comedy Walks is stand-up comedy with Washington DC as a stage. See the hidden gems of the city through the eyes of a professional stand-up comedian. Book your tour in advance.
en
4.5/5
(2)
George Washington's Mount Vernon tour from Washington DC
Visit the historic estate, and learn about America's first president.
en
Arlington Cemetery with Changing of the Guards
Visit the national memorial, and honour fallen heroes.
en
Capitol Hill walking tour and the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress
Explore America's political heart and iconic government buildings.
en
The inside story
George Washington was born in the early 1730's, in Pope's Creek Estate, Virginia and became one of the most powerful, influential and well-known historical figures of all time. He was the first President of the United States, a Founding Father of the United States and leader of the continental army during the Independence War against the British troops.
Washington led America through an intense period of moral, constitutional, and political crisis that resulted in a new form of the federal government. He was also the one who supervised the writing of what is known today as the United States Constitution.
Contemporary of people like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, who did so much for America and influenced the course of history forever, who really was George Washington? Where did he live, what habits did he have, did he own slaves? What did he do when he wasn't busy organizing campaigns and planning battles? Those are just a few questions that will be answered on a visit to Mount Vernon Plantation.
Mount Vernon was Washington's plantation home, situated just by the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, not far from Alexandria. Washington continued expanding his great-grandfather's lands and built the main mansion in stages between 1758 and 1778. The estate and the plantation expanded, prospered and bloomed during Washington's life but gradually started deteriorating after his death in 1799.
Fortunately, Mount Vernon was saved from ruin in 1858 and therefore escaped the damage caused to so many other plantation houses during the American Civil War. It has since then been restored and is now an important National Historic Landmark. Washington's own private distillery was rebuilt and some seasonal attractions are available, such as Aladdin the Christmas Camel as a reminder of the camel that Washington bought in 1787 to entertain his guests.