Make a half-day pilgrimage to the Mount Vernon, the home of America's founding father, George Washington. Along the way you'll see sights both old and new from the pretty seaport town of Old Town Alexandria to the famous Pentagon in Washington DC.
Highlights
- Tour the Mansion House Farm where Washington and his family lived
- See the 13 trees that stand today as the last living witnesses of Washington's lifetime
- Visit Christ Church in Alexandria!
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Mount VernonThis is probably my favorite view of the housePhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Back of the houseDon't let the sun fool you...it was still really coldPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Mount VernonMe in front of the house!Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Inside the LobbyI'm part of the Washington family...no big deal.Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Inside Christ ChurchThis place is older than our country is!Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Right Behind the ChurchThis was a cute cemeteryPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Walking to the ChurchI love all of the trees. Can't get enough.Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Christ ChurchWe got to Christ Church after driving through Old Town Alexandria. This town is awesome!Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
George WashingtonGeorge is clearly too cool. Also, this was really helpful when walking through the estate.Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Mount VernonA view of the house as we were leavingPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
FarmThis was right next to the animalsPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
The FarmWas not expecting to see sheepPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Potomac RiverIt was really cool to see people out in the waterPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Potomac RiverThe Potomac River can be seen from everywherePhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
More PathsI can't believe this was all of his propertyPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Washington TombsGeorge Washington's tomb! His wife is right next to himPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
PathMore pathsPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Path outside the houseWalking through these paths was awesomePhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Trees at Mount VernonSome of the prettiest trees I've ever seen. Seriously.Photo by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
View from the back of the ...Looking at this river was breathtakingPhoto by: IreneUSA, 11 2012 -
Useful Information
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria
The tour includes views of the quaint seaport town of Old Town Alexandria, Christ Church where Washington worshiped, Fort Washington, the Pentagon and Crystal City.
Reviewed by Thomas W, April 2013
We really enjoyed this! Our bus driver/guide was great too, he kept us entertained. One downfall was that we were unable to stop and see Christ Church, something was going on there.
Reviewed by Irene, USA, November 2012
