Mount Vernon & Old Town Alexandria Half-Day Guided Tour

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Duration:
Location: Mount Vernon, 3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22121, United States | Alexandria, United States


Category: Day Trips & Excursio

Highlights:
23 galleries offering interactive & immersive experiences
700 artifacts give an unprecedented look at the Washingtons
Pastoral views of the charming Virginia countryside
Old Town Alexandria's historic architecture & quaint shops
Educational visit to first Episcopal church in Alexandria

Inclusions:
Self-guided tour of Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation by luxury motor coach from Union Station
Commentary in English

Description:

Explore Mount Vernon, the longtime home to George Washington, and step back in time as you roam through 23 galleries and a collection of 700 artifacts. Then stop in Old Town Alexandria and at Christ's Church on your way back to the capital.

The sense of history is prevalent on the grounds of Mount Vernon, which you explore as you walk inside the main mansion, maids quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. The hundreds of artifacts on display at the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center offer a revealing look into the Washington family at Mount Vernon during the 18th century. You can even sit down for a meal with the first president in the recreated dining room.

Your drive back to D.C. includes a stop in the Old Town Alexandria, a charming seaport town that is known for its cobblestone streets, interesting architecture, and quaint shops. Also stop at Christ’s Church, the first Episcopal church in Alexandria. Explore the church, which was built in English country-style architecture and visited by George Washington, as well as notable leaders, including Robert E. Lee, Franklin Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill.