Visit Mount Vernon, an iconic landmark and the home of America’s first president, George Washington. Consisting of an authentically interpreted 18th-century home, gardens and grounds and museum galleries, Mount Vernon is an incomparable national treasure

Highlights:

• Admission ticket to George Washington’s Mount Vernon (includes guided Mansion tour and self-guided estate tour)
• Admission to George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill (open seasonally April-October)

See George Washington’s elegant home and learn more about the life and legacy of the first American president.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the estate, which features beautiful gardens, heritage breed animals, a working blacksmith shop, and a stunning view of the Potomac River. Inside the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, see original objects, such as Washington’s famous dentures, and watch the American Revolution come to life in a 4-D theater where it snows every day.

Find out about Washington’s successful business enterprises at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill (open April through October). The Distillery & Gristmill is located 3 miles/5km from the estate with free shuttle service available during open months.

Operating Times:

Availability: Daily, open 365 days a year.
Mansion closed for general maintenance Jan 28th-Feb 10, 2019. Hours: 9 am- 5 pm (April-October); 9 am-4 pm (November-March)
Distillery & Gristmill open April through October.
Free Admission on President Holidays-Feb. 18th & 22nd.

Reservation Notes:

Reservations are NOT needed or accepted. Tickets can be used on any operating day within 6 months of the purchase date.

Duration:

self guided

Booth Location:

GPS Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
Older GPS devices may not have the address in their database. You may consider using the address for the U.S. Post Office (3500 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy) situated across from the estate.
Old Town Trolley eTicket holders may board the trolley at the Washington Welcome Center (1001 E Street NW) or any Old Town Trolley boarding location.

DC Duck Boarding Location
Main Ticket Booth: Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE

Arlington National Cemetery Tour eTicket holders may board at the Arlington Cemetery Welcome Center, Arlington, VA 22211

Water Taxi: Docking Locations: The Wharf: 950 Maine Ave. SW, Washington DC.
Georgetown: 3100 K St. NW, Washington DC.
Alexandria City Marina: 0 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA (located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center)

National Harbor:145 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD.

Nearest Intersection:

End of George Washington Parkway South

Parking:

Onsite Free parking

Age Requirements:

Adults: 12 years and older; Youth: 6-11 years old.

Notes:

Black-out dates: February 18 & 22, 2019 (admission is free in honor of Presidents Day.)