How do you get to Mt Vernon from DC?

Take Metrorail’s Yellow Line to Huntington Station. Exit at the lower level of the station (Huntington Avenue) to catch a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon. Board the Fairfax Connector Bus #101, the Fort Hunt Line, for a 20-minute trip to Mount Vernon’s entrance gate.

How much is the water taxi from Alexandria to National Harbor?

Tickets cost $8 for a one-way trip and $16 for a round trip. To view all Potomac River crossings, select this link.

How much does Mount Vernon cost?

General admission provides access to the historic area, outbuildings, gardens, tomb, farm, trails, and the Museum & Education Center. The Mansion tour is a $2 cost when you reserve your tickets online. A limited number of Mansion tour tickets are available at the gate for no cost; however availability is limited.

How long should you spend at Mount Vernon?

How much time should I spend at Mount Vernon? There’s so much to see and do at Mount Vernon. We recommend guests spend three hours or more here.

What is Mount Vernon known for?

Mount Vernon is the former plantation estate and burial location of George Washington, the American Revolutionary War general and the first President of the United States, his wife Martha and 20 other Washington family members.

Can you walk around Mount Vernon without a ticket?

Can I walk the grounds without paying admission? No. Admission is required for entry onto the grounds. The Mount Vernon Inn restaurant, The Shops at Mount Vernon and the food court are open to the public without a ticket.

Is there a water taxi from Alexandria to National Harbor?

The taxi highlights the sights and beauty of the Potomac River between the historic seaport of Alexandria and the striking new community of National Harbor, MD. Service provided daily between Alexandria, Virginia, the Gaylord National Hotel, and the National Harbor in Maryland, 20 minute one way, March 1 to December 31.

Where can I get a water taxi in DC?

If you’re checking out the region’s waterfront destinations, there’s no better way to travel than by water taxi. Come to The Wharf’s Transit Pier to catch a ride to Georgetown in DC, Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, or National Harbor in Maryland—and enjoy the scenic views of the nation’s capital from the Potomac.

Is there a boat ride to Mount Vernon?

Visit Mount Vernon by Boat. One of the most scenic and historic ways to come to Mount Vernon is down the Potomac River. Check out the regular seasonal departures from Washington D.C., Alexandria, and National Harbor.

Is it free to go to Mount Vernon?

Includes general admission to Mount Vernon. Throughout the 19th century, the Potomac River teemed with ships bringing both local residents and out-of-town visitors to George Washington’s historic estate. In 1991, Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the newly restored Mount Vernon wharf.