Mount Vernon
- Address: 3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon
- Hours: Apr - Aug 8am - 5pm. Mar, Sept, and Oct 9am - 5pm. Nov - Feb 9am - 4pm
- Admission: Adults: US$15, Seniors(ages 62+): US$14, Youth(6-11yrs): US$7
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Historical
Mount Vernon Reviews
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Review by Elizabeth B, July 2012
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This was a superb experience!
Review by William B, July 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
This is a fun day from beginning to end. The boat was clean, air conditioned, offered food and drinks, and had plenty of seating wherever on the boat you want to be. We were dropped off at Mt. Vernon where we were then left to explore and hear stories from the many docents available at the mansion and museum. I highly recommend this trip.
The sights were very pretty and well preserve at both Mt. Vernon and the plantation. Arlington Cemetery was amazing. I loved the changing of the guards and the internal torch was very cool. A well respected place.
Review by charley, USA, July 2012
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Mt Vernon is a must see! You’ll learn some great historical information about the United States and about the lifestyle of the 17th and 18th hundreds. This place is very beautiful and peaceful. For Arlington Cemetery it was great to take a tour to get all the information about everything going on there, like the reasons for the way they do things and the tombstones. You’ll learn about the layout, where they put people and why and the different place they still put people to this day. I enjoyed this tour very much!
Review by LAlmiM, USA, July 2012
Doing what: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
This tour was very nice. The tour started promptly at 8am to 2pm. The tour guide/bus driver was very good. The Mount Vernon Estate is beautiful and the grounds are very well maintained. The tour of the house was very informative and we got to experience the way the Washingtons lived. The tour also took us to the Old Town Alexandria and to the Christ Church.
Review by katmac338, July 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
The boat ride was a lovely way to get there. My only complaint is that we got 3 hours to spend there and it was not enough time. If you want to see everything, take a tour, eat lunch, walk the grounds, go through the museums, watch the movies, read the exibits and shop in the enormous gift shop, it will take you at least 4 hours. We decided to stay and not go back on the boat. We just didn't want to rush back. Instead we took a bus to Old Town in Alexandria which has a free shuttle that runs up and town the main street from the metro station to the water front. We shopped, had dinner and took the Metro back to DC around 9pm. Great day indeed!
Review by Susan T, July 2012
Doing what: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
Very enjoyable. I learned a lot from the driver and noticed things I would never have noticed. Not really enjoy time at Mount Vernon - especially if you want to see a few of the videos. I loved Alexandria, and would have liked a little more time there.
Review by David S, July 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
The trip was fine, though more info on shuttles to Mt. Vernon once the boat docked would have been nice as it is a 1/2 mile walk up 6 degree upslope gravel covered road to Mt Vernon awaits you. Also, the boat upon boarding to return to Washington DC was extremely warm as the air conditioning was insufficient for a 100 degree day.
Review by Marilyn L, July 2012
Doing what: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
Well, the ride out to Mount Vernon via Alexandria was great with wonderful dialog by our driver. She was very knowledgable and pointed out so many interesting facts. Unfortunately, when it came time to leave Mount Vernon, the bus air conditioning was broken on a day with record seting heat (Heat Index of 110 degrees!). The 1/2 day tour people, including myself, had to ride back to DC in this hot bus while the full day tour folks were put on an air conditioned bus. I understand that these things happen, but to add insult to injury, the driver on the ride back did not say one word, did not point out one landmark, did not provide single historic fact -- nothing! On top of that, as we were all sweltering in the bus, he didn't even drive the speed limit, prolonging our hot sweaty agony. I was never so glad to get off a bus in my life!
Review by Ilona B, July 2012
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Trip was good, agree the driver (bob) had good knowledge, only complaint is tour group was too big and we were treated a bit like children by the driver. I also didn't realise we went to the memorials which I had already seen on a night tour, so left the tour early.
Review by Kathy T, July 2012
Doing what: Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Trip from Washington DC
This is definitely a "ask questions before you go" tour. First, the good: once at Mt. Vernon, it was great! Definitely a must-see when in D.C. Christ's Church was also good. Now here's why I only give it 2 stars: the bus was covered in advertisements, so it was hard to see out the windows. The driver was pointing out all the sights and you could hardly see them at all! Once in Alexandria, he talked about all of these historical homes and buildings and again, it was hard to see them through the mesh ad covering the windows. Very disappointing. Once the tour was over, the driver decided to take 'some' folks back to their hotels without telling the rest of us, so we spent an extra HOUR on the bus, just driving people around! There were many upset passengers, to say the least. The driver on the way out was very informative and entertaining - the ads weren't his fault. We had a different driver on the way back - he's the one who took people to their hotels.
Review by Marilyn F, June 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
Very enjoyable and enlightening experience. Would recommend to any age group. Cruise was a pleasant and different way to reach Mt. Vernon.
Review by Laura A, June 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
I really enjoyed the day cruise and my time at Mount Vernon. It was well worth the money! The only things that could have made it a five star excursion would include more time at Mount Vernon (30 minutes would be perfect) and an "adults only" line for refreshments on the boat. The boat had designated areas for the students on field trips and that made my time on the boat much more enjoyable.
Review by Sylvia D, USA, June 2012
Doing what: In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon
Great tour. Went with my 12 year old granddaughter and she really enjoyed it. I had visited Mt Vernon by bus tour and found this as a good arrival alternative.
Review by Janice K, June 2012
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The trip was very good. Only complaint the information about where to wait and get on the bus is not clear. We waited in front outside and after many phone calls and questions, found out the bus had left and we were in the wrong location. They helped ten of us take another bus and catch up with the first bus. All was a little frustrating. Once we got on the right bus the rest of the trip went well.
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