Grounds Pass & National Treasure Tour
Washington DC, USA
About this activity
Tour the estate that George Washington, America's first president, called home. The Mount Vernon grounds pass provides access to the 18th-century grounds and Mount Vernon's museum exhibits.
On the guided National Treasure tour, discover Mount Vernon's role in the blockbuster film. Learn how Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set over the course of two weeks in April 2007.
On the guided National Treasure tour, discover Mount Vernon's role in the blockbuster film. Learn how Mount Vernon made a nightly transformation from stately 18th-century home to Hollywood film set over the course of two weeks in April 2007.
Highlights
- Historic outbuildings
- Museum exhibits
- Working farm
- George Washington's final resting place
- Slave memorial
- National Treasure Tour
Full description
Take a self-guided tour of the first American president’s historic estate. Stroll through the 18th-century gardens and grounds, visit the Washington family tombs, meet heritage-breed animals, and interact with people from Washington's world. See original objects in the museum galleries, including George Washington's sword.
Take the National Treasure tour to go behind-the-scenes of the blockbuster movie. Hear stories about the movie's filming and discover how filming locations were used during Washington's time.
Take the National Treasure tour to go behind-the-scenes of the blockbuster movie. Hear stories about the movie's filming and discover how filming locations were used during Washington's time.
Included / Excluded
- Access to the historic area, gardens, tomb, farm, trails and museum
- Audio tour
- National Treasure tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Access to the Mansion
Important information
Know before you go
- Bring comfortable shoes, as there are dirt paths and some uneven walkways.
- The entrance is a five to eight-minute walk from the parking lot, depending on which parking lot you park in. Visitors with mobility issues may be dropped off in the traffic circle.
- Standard, non-motorized wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge inside the Ford Orientation Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Outside food and drink other than bottled water are prohibited.
- Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, but they cannot enter the Mansion.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund