Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Day Trip from Washington DC

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Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, the guide takes you through the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a guided bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.

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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours



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Learn about the life of George Washington, first president of the United States, on this guided tour of Mount Vernon, Washington’s home of more than 40 years. On your visit to this famous historical site, the guide takes you through the mansion, gardens, farms and other buildings that show what colonial life was like on the grand estate. The tour includes a guided bus trip through Old Town Alexandria to see several key historical attractions including places that George Washington visited in his day.

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Pass By: Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee, 607 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2307

Pass by the childhood home of Robert E. Lee.

Pass By: Lee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2308

Drive by the Lee-Fendall House in Old Alexandria.

Stop At: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Upon arrival, watch a brief introduction video. Them take a guided tour of George Washington’s Mansion. After your tour, you’ll have free time to explore the rest of the estate at your leisure before returning back to DC.

Food Court and Gift Shop available at this location.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Potomac River, Washington DC, DC

Pass by the Potomac River

Pass By: Alexandria’s Christ Church, 118 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3023

Pass by Alexandria’s Christ Church

Pass By: Old Town Waterfront, Alexandria, VA

Pass by Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria

Pass By: Spite House Alexandria, 523 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Smallest TOWN HOUSE in Old Town

Pass By: George Washington Memorial Parkway, George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA, USA

A drive on the parkway all the way to the Mansion

Pass By: 508 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

George washington’s Town House

Pass By: King Street & South Washington Street, King St & S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

GORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC TEMPLE



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